C-SPAN invites teachers of social studies or other related subjects, as well as media/ technology teachers in grades 6-12, who demonstrate successful innovative methods of integrating  C-SPAN’s programming and resources into their teaching practices, to apply for an opportunity to participate in its 2012 Teacher Fellowship Program, a project of the C-SPAN Education Foundation. This Fellowship is open to state certified teachers in public or private schools who are members of C-SPAN Classroom, are knowledgeable about C-SPAN’s programs, and are skilled in incorporating C-SPAN’s resources into their curriculum.

Click here for the 2012 Teacher Fellowship Application (.PDF) 

For four weeks during summer 2012, Fellowship recipients will collaborate with C-SPAN’s Education department to develop new teaching materials using C-SPAN resources in order to better serve our Classroom members nationwide. This program takes place at C-SPAN’s offices in Washington, DC. Each fellow receives an award valued at $7,000 which includes housing and travel expenses. Fellows may also participate in C-SPAN’s Summer Educators’ Conference where they would share their ideas with education colleagues about creating innovative learning experiences using C-SPAN’s programs and websites.

 

All candidates must be:

All completed applications must be submitted and received at C-SPAN by Friday, February 10, 2012.

 

A panel of C-SPAN representatives will carefully review each submission. Applicants will be evaluated based on their familiarity with C-SPAN programming and websites, commitment to integrating new technologies in the classroom, and dedication to professional development. Finalists will be notified by Friday, February 24, 2012. Each finalist must submit a short video sample of their teaching with C-SPAN by Friday, March 9, 2012, and participate in an interview conducted by a C-SPAN representative. Fellowship recipients will be selected and announced by Friday, March 23, 2012.