Who We Are
Fellowship Opportunities
Professional Development
Contact Us
2009 Fellows' Tour of Washington, DC, June 2009; Photo B. Abrams
Who We Are
MƒA DC was launched in 2008 with the goal to ensure excellence in mathematics teaching in DC public and public charter secondary schools by recruiting, training and retaining talented mathematics teachers over a five-year period.
In partnership with the Carnegie Institution for Science, MƒA DC offers the MƒA Fellowship program to recruit individuals who demonstrate both mathematical talent and a strong commitment to the teaching profession and service in DC.
MƒA DC partners with American University’s School of Education, Teaching and Health and Department of Mathematics and Statistics to provide a master’s level teacher preparation math education program for Fellows. Support is provided to MƒA DC by a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, private foundations and individuals.
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Fellowship Opportunities
MƒA Fellowship
The MƒA DC Fellowship is a five-year program where recent college graduates and mid-career professionals make a commitment to teach math in public secondary schools. MƒA Fellows are mathematically talented individuals who are new to teaching.
How the Program Works
Year One: Prepare to become a public secondary school math teacher.
- Full-tuition scholarship and fees for a Masters in Teaching (MAT) degree program in Secondary Education: Mathematics at American University
- Extensive student teaching experience with master teachers
- $22,000 living stipend
- Pre-service professional development and mentoring
Years Two through Five: Teach in a Washington, DC public or public charter secondary school.
- $50,000 in stipends over four years, in addition to a full-time teacher’s salary in Washington, DC
- Mentoring, coaching and support services
- Participation in ongoing interactive professional development activities
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Professional Development
MƒA DC offers professional development opportunities to provide Fellows with the learning experiences needed to make a difference for their students, while helping Fellows become familiar with the DC educational community. MƒA DC Fellows are supported individually and as a group during the academic and teaching years.
During the first program year, MƒA DC Fellows take 15 graduate credits of mathematics and 18 credits of education and pedagogy coursework as part of the MAT program at American University. MƒA DC Fellows are also placed in DC classrooms with a master teacher to gain active teaching experience, and they spend a total of 500 hours in observation, participation and direct teaching. In addition, each MƒA DC Fellow works with a mentor (a veteran math teacher) who gives support and guidance from the beginning of the Fellowship.
Once MƒA DC Fellows enter the classroom, mentors visit them regularly to monitor growth and progress and to provide individualized support. MƒA DC Fellows also participate in workshops and events throughout the course of the Fellowship to strengthen their teaching skills and mathematics knowledge.
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Contact Us
Bianca Abrams, Executive Director, MƒA DC
202-939-1135
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