UTeach
Summary
Through UTeach, students enrolled in STEM-related degree programs are able to earn their teaching certification, without any added cost or semesters in college, through active university and school district collaboration. UTeach curriculum is rigorous and research-based, integrating themes important to STEM education. Students receive early, continuous, and intensive field experiences with practicing teacher leaders. The program has seen significant impacts on STEM-teacher certification, workforce entrance, and retention.
Target Population
Goal(s)
Program Highlights
- The flexible design allows students to enter the program at any time in their undergraduate career.
- The first two certification courses are free as an incentive for new students to join.
- Students observe classroom teachers for 40 hours and then teach under a mentor’s supervision for 12 weeks.
- Two years of post-graduation induction support are provided for new teachers.
The Facts
Partners
Higher Education
- University of Texas at Austin
- Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Business
- Exxon-Mobile Corporation
Non-Profit / Philanthropy
- National Math and Science Initiative
- Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
- Texas High School Project
Government
- Tennessee Department of Education
- Georgia Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Evidence of Impact
Level 2 – The percent of certified UTeach graduates who enter teaching immediately is 42 percent higher than the national average, and the average four-year teacher retention rate for UTeach graduates is 17 percent higher than the national average.
UTeach Program Data, Fall 2011: A biannual report that describes new program initiatives, and descriptive data such as enrollment figures, current student demographics, and graduate teaching status. (Available online)
UTeach National Replication, Fall 2011: Provides specific timeline, tips for replication, and curriculum details, as well as longitudinal data from current programs. (Available online)
Contact Information
The National Math and Science Initiative
325 North Saint Paul Street, Suite 2900
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 665-2500
http://www.nationalmathandscience.org/index.php/uteach-programs/uteach-program.html
https://uteach.utexas.edu/
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