Urban Immersion Fellowship Information Session - February 8, 2023

Explore the Urban Immersion Fellowship, a unique opportunity for teacher candidates to engage authentically with urban context learners and contribute to Detroit Public Schools Community District. The fellowship aims to transform future educators while offering a stipend and valuable experience. Applications open on February 13, 2023, and close on March 5, 2023. Don't miss this chance to make a difference in urban education!

• Fellowship
• Urban Education
• Teacher Preparation
• Detroit Public Schools

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1. Urban Immersion Fellowship Information Session Wednesday, February 8, 2023

2. The Urban Immersion Fellowship: What to Expect

3. Why? There are close to 17,000 public school districts in the United States. A quarter of all elementary & secondary students go to school in just over 200 of our large urban districts. These districts are responsible for educating close to 40% of our country s students living in poverty, and over 40% of students of color. Regardless of school location, close to 20% of U.S. children live in poverty. Profound Implications for Educator Readiness and Effectiveness

4. Purpose Provide teacher candidates with a quality experience for authentic engagement with urban context learners. Transform future urban educators thinking about the possibilities and promise for urban children and families. Provide a highly effective future talent pool of urban educators.

5. Fellowship Dispositions Professional Maturity, Initiative & Flexibility Acknowledge, Respect & Embrace cross-cultural differences. Recognize existing structures of Power, Privilege & Oppression. Willingness to Engage, Connect & Learn.

6. What? When? Paid IN-PERSON summer opportunity in support of Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) or community agency summer programming, to provide learning support for the enrichment and acceleration of Detroit students. Stipend payment of $4000 for completion. (You will be paid as an MSU Student Employee) TENTATIVE PROGRAM DATES: June 26th - August 4th, 2023

7. PARTNERS

8. Typical Fellowship Schedule Week 1 & 2 Professional Development/Training Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Week 3-6 Placement Monday Thursday 7:30 AM 12:30 PM

9. Application Any Current Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing Teacher Preparation Program at MSU (UECP/GECP Preferential consideration) Writing sample describing commitment to urban education Recommendation from MSU education faculty or other professional. Online Application Available: Monday, February 13, 2023 http://education.msu.edu/ DEADLINE: Sunday, March 5, 2023 @ 5:00 PM DON T DELAY!! Feedback starting week of March 20th

10. Questions?

11. CONTACT Sonya Gunnings-Moton, Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Education Michigan State University gunnings@msu.edu