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Component 2: PREP to Teach
Be a Difference Maker. Earn your B.A. in Elementary Education!
This program for undergraduate students is a partnership between the University of North Florida and Clay County District Schools for those dedicated to elementary education and who have a desire to make a difference in the lives of underserved elementary students.
Juniors, begin your field placement in Clay County!
Project PREP Juniors Receive:
- $1,000 of financial support at the start of fall 2023 when enrolled in Field 1
- $1,000 of financial support at the start of spring 2024 when enrolled in Field 2
- Mentorship and support from high-quality elementary teachers and university faculty
- Opportunity to teach in a high-needs school with underserved students
Junior Eligibility:
- Admission into the UNF elementary education program
- Interest in a field placement at a Title 1, high needs school in Clay County
- Commitment to meeting the learning needs of all students
- Commitment to your junior year field experiences (Field 1 and 2) in Clay County
Seniors, begin your field placement in Clay County!
Seniors, with PREP you can..
- Earn $14,500 in financial support (living stipend and other supports) during your senior year
- Be in the same classroom with a certified mentor teacher for the entire school year
- Be a paid substitute for your mentor teacher and school site
- Receive up to three years of continued connection and support from your Osprey family
- Participate in teacher and student research
- Receive ongoing coaching and mentoring to support your development as a teacher
Senior Eligibility:
- A strong commitment to meeting the needs of all students
- Successful completion of elementary education junior-year coursework
- Willingness to teach in high-need schools
Be A Difference Maker. Become a Mentor Teacher!
Project PREP’s mission is to enhance the recruitment, preparation, induction and retention of teachers and teacher leaders across the teacher pipeline in a high-need school district. Become a mentor teacher and shape the next generation of teachers!
Project PREP provides
- $2,500 Stipend
- SUS Voucher (equivalent to 6 hours of coursework at a public Florida institution)
- Opportunity to participate or present as a team at a state or national conference
Mentor Teacher Criteria
- Florida professional certification
- 3 years of teaching experience
- Principal recommendation
- Effective to highly effective evaluations
- Clinical Educator Trained (CET)
- Reading endorsed
- ESOL endorsed