Broad Summer Teaching Fellows

This is your invitation to participate in a program created by MSU and Detroit Public Schools with funding from the Broad Foundation and Michigan State University and designed to develop highly-effective urban educators and leaders.

This program includes:

• Seven-week summer fellowship teaching opportunity
• Work with Detroit Public Schools Summer School Program or Detroit-based non-profit community entity
• In-depth exposure to Detroit Public Schools, community, and resources
• Total stipend payment of $3700.00 for fellowship experience
• Lodging, board, and transportation costs incurred by individual fellow (housing options can be provided)

Urban Teacher Preparation Fellowship - Fellows will work in Detroit Public Schools Summer School Program. This fellowship is designed as a classroom-based experience along with a mentor teacher.

Criteria for Application

• Current junior or senior in MSU Teacher Preparation program
• Writing sample describing commitment to urban education
• Selection preference will be given to Detroit Public Schools Graduates
• Recommendation from MSU education faculty

Informational sessions will be held in 252 Erickson Hall on:

• Sunday, November 11, 2007 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Sunday, December 9, 2007 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Sunday, January 27, 2008 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

For more information:
Dr. Sonya Gunnings-Moton
Michigan State University
518A Erickson Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
Email: gunnings@msu.edu
(517) 432-5093