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Q: Who is eligible for Noyce?
The Noyce
Scholarship at The University of Toledo prepares
professionals with baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral
degrees in areas of science, technology, engineering, or
mathematics to teach science or mathematics in grades
7-12.
Q: What are the requirements for Noyce?
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Individual must possess
a baccalaureate, masters, or
doctoral degree in science, technology, engineering,
or mathematics with a graduating G.P.A. of 2.7 or
higher
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Be a U.S. citizen or national, or
permanent resident alien
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Provide verification that the
Ohio Department of Education has reviewed
transcripts
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Pass Praxis II content test for
your subject area
For
more information on Praxis II, available at
www.ets.org
Q: Do I have to pay out of state fees if I live in
Michigan?
You don't have to
pay out of state fees if you live in the following
Michigan counties:
Hillsdale, Lenawee, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw
and Wayne.
Q: How long does it take to complete Noyce?
The five-month
program requires completion of 12-credit-hours. All
courses, except the classroom field experience, are
offered at The University of Toledo campus.
Plan of Study
The
12-credit-hours of courses are
completed over a five-month period with six additional
hours completed within the next two years.
Summer Semester
(6 total hours)
Monday -
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Best Practices Teaching Math &
Science (3 hours)
This course is designed to
help applicants learn research-based methods for
teaching science and mathematics effectively.
Adolescent Psychology
(3 hours)
Examines the physical,
cognitive, social, emotional, and personality
development of adolescents.
Fall Semester
(6 total hours)
Teaching Methods
(3 hours)
Wednesdays,
4:15 - 6:45 p.m.
Methods and
materials for teaching math or science in secondary
school.
Classroom Field Experience
(3 hours)
Half days
to be arranged from mid-September through early
December.
Students will develop and
implement a unit plan in the content area.
Q: How much scholarship money are Noyce scholars
awarded?
Noyce
scholars are awarded up to $17,220, which can be used to
pay for the 12-credit-hours of tuition or other
education expenses.
Q: In What grades and area does Noyce license you?
Noyce will provide
you with an Ohio Alternative Educator License (OAEL), a
two-year non-renewable license, in Adolescent to Young
Adult (Grades 7-12) in science or mathematics.
The Superintendent
of school district hiring the individual will sponsor
your OAEL license.
For more
information, please visit the Ohio Department of
Education:
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=540&ContentID=1286&Content=46512
Q: What is the application process?
A scholarship
committee selects ten scholars annually through a highly
competitive application, selection, and interview
process.
Application information is
available at:
http://www.teachut3.utoledo.edu/noyce/
Q: Is Noyce for a master’s degree in education?
No, but upon
completion you may apply credits taken during Noyce
towards a master’s degree.
Q:
Do I have to teach in Ohio as my service requirement?
Yes, you will
be licensed and must teach in the state of Ohio for the
first two years in any high-needs school district.
Q: What defines a high-need school district?
A high-needs
school district meets one of the following definitions:
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A school district that has at
least one school where 40% or more of the students
are eligible for reduced lunch subsidies.
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A school district that has at
least one school where more than 34% of classroom
teachers do not have significant course work in
their main assignment field.
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A school district that serves a
school whose attrition rate among classroom teachers
was 15% or more in the last three years.
Q: Where can I find a listing of high-need schools
and school districts?
Please
visit the Ohio Department of Education’s web site, and
select a district and proceed:
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcard/
Q: Where can I find Praxis II content test information
and testing dates?
For
more information on Praxis II, access:
www.ets.org
Additional
information:
Q: Where do I send my official transcripts to be
reviewed by the Ohio Department of Education?
Alternative Licensure Consultant
Ohio Department of Education
25 South Front St., Mail Stop 105
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Q: Will Noyce find me a job after graduation?
Although
Noyce does not find jobs for its graduates, the program
will prepare students to successfully teach in urban
schools. Noyce students work in urban school districts
during their student teaching experiences and remain in
contact with Noyce after leaving UT.
Q: What kind of support will I get after
completion of Noyce?
Noyce will
support you through an induction program, which includes
professional support with UT faculty and staff.
Q: How do I know if I’d be a good science or math
teacher?
If you enjoy
science or math, sharing your knowledge, and work well
with young people, you may have what it takes to be an
inspiring science or math teacher.
Q: What is the job outlook for science or math
teachers?
High school
science and math teachers are in high demand in the
state of Ohio, especially in urban schools.
Q: What kind of career could I have as science or
math teacher?
Science and
math teachers interested in advancing their careers
often become school administrators, research
professionals, and even college professors. Other
teachers choose to teach in informal settings, such as
science centers and zoos.
Q: Is the scholarship taxable and added to my earning?
Please seek
information from the IRS on this matter.
It is
recommended that you consult with your tax advisor if
you are unsure.
http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw165.html
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc421.html
Topic 421
- Scholarship and Fellowship Grants
If you receive a
scholarship or fellowship grant, all or part of the
amounts you receive may be tax–free.
Qualified
scholarship and fellowship grants are treated as
tax–free amounts if all the following conditions are
met:
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You are a candidate for a degree
at an educational institution that maintains a
regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a
regular enrolled body of students in attendance at
the place where it carries on its educational
activities;
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Amounts you receive as a
scholarship or fellowship are used for tuition and
fees required for enrollment or attendance at the
educational institution, or for books, supplies, and
equipment required for courses of instruction; and
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The amounts received are not a
payment for your services.
However, if you
receive a scholarship award under the National Health
Service Corps Scholarship Program or the Armed Forces
Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance
Program, the amount received is tax free without regard
to any services you are obligated to perform.
You must include
in gross income amounts used for incidental expenses,
such as room and board, travel, and optional equipment,
as well as amounts received as payments for teaching,
research, or other services required as a condition for
receiving the scholarship or fellowship grant.
If any part of
your scholarship or fellowship grant is taxable, you may
have to make estimated tax payments.
For more
information refer to
Topic 355
or to
Publication 970
, Tax Benefits for
Education.
More Tax Topic Categories
Q: What happens if a Noyce scholar
does not find a job in a high-needs school district upon
completion of the program?
The Noyce scholar will ask for a
deferment from The University of Toledo through the UT3
office. The scholar must find employment within six
years. If the person does not find employment as a
teacher, one will have to pay back the money
to
The University of Toledo. The University of Toledo will
forward the money to the National Science Foundation.
Q: Will substitute teaching count towards the service
obligation?
Substitute
teaching may count towards the service obligation if the
individual is substituting on a semester or other
long-term basis.
Q:
How can I contact Noyce?
The University of Toledo
Libbey McKnight
Enrollment Management Specialist
Email:
Elizabeth.McKnight@utoledo.edu
Phone 419-530-4967
The University of Toledo
Office:
Gillham Hall 2010
Phone:
419-530-2060
Fax:
419-530-4145
http://www.teachut3.utoledo.edu/noyce/
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