UTeach offers a proven way to increase the number of highly qualified secondary STEM teachers produced by universities.
Transform your STEM teacher preparation program.
The UTeach Institute partners with universities in a variety of ways to help them strengthen their preparation of STEM teachers.
We offer a range of services, from full UTeach program implementation to affiliate membership.
Contact us to start a conversation.
Full Program Implementation
With full UTeach program implementation, a university implements the proven UTeach model originally developed at the University of Texas at Austin.
We offer a well-developed and structured approach to assisting universities with implementing the full UTeach STEM teacher preparation program customized to their institution. Our program support includes clear articulation of program elements, comprehensive planning, intensive implementation support, ongoing evaluations of progress for continuous improvement, and sustained innovation through networked improvement.
We start by working with you on extensive yearlong collaborative planning, assessing strengths and developing program targets customized for your needs. We can also provide assistance with development of proposals to potential program funders.
Affiliate Partnership
With an affiliate partnership, a university receives personalized consulting services and program materials to leverage elements of the model to improve their secondary STEM teacher preparation pathway.
Benefit Comparison
Implementation Support
With full implementation, UTeach programs receive comprehensive planning, intensive support, and all curriculm and resources. Affiliate programs receive technical assistance, a dedicated point of contact, and all curriculum and resources.
Full program implementation
Four to five years of full support that includes:
- a dedicated site coordinator
- biannual site visits with collaboration around implementation stages specific to each program
- biweekly virtual technical assistance and support
- survey of implementation progress reports
Affiliate membership
Three years of consultation that includes:
- a dedicated point of contact
- monthly virtual technical assistance and support
Data Collection and Evaluation Support
With full implementation, UTeach programs receive a wraparound array of data collection and evaluation services designed to highlight what is going well and identify areas of opportunity. Program leaders can also use the information to communicate the effectiveness of the program and its alumni to funders and university leaders.
Full program implementation
- annual tracking of alumni, including employment
- biannual data collection, analysis, and reporting services (quantitative and qualitative)
Program Curriculum
The UTeach curriculum is rigorous and specifically designed for future math and science teachers. The courses are continually revised and updated to address new research and demonstrated best practices.
Full program implementation
- Full access to course curriculum and updates for all UTeach courses
- Course workshops
Affiliate membership
- Full access to course curriculum and updates for all UTeach courses
- Course workshops
Community
Engagement with the UTeach community allows UTeach programs to continually grow and improve. Our network is full of STEM education visionaries who work together create initiatives and share ideas, resources, and support.
Full program implementation
- Co-director events (summit, meetings, etc.)
- Master teacher community
- USEA Executive Board service
- Participation in working groups
- Full access to USEA Connect (including resources, mentorship, professional development, and community)
- USEA Awards
- Special conference pricing
Affiliate membership
- Co-director events (summit, meetings, etc.)
- Master teacher community
- Participation in working groups
- Full access to USEA Connect (including resources, mentorship, professional development, and community)
- Special conference pricing
Alumni Support
With full implementation, UTeach program alumni remain active members of the national UTeach network.
Full program implementation
- USEA membership
- Full access to USEA Connect (including resources, mentorship, professional development, and community
- Eligible for USEA Board service, awards, committees, and working groups
- Development of leadership skills in the form of service and providers of professional development for the network
"Bringing the UTeach program to the University of Alabama Birmingham transformed STEM teacher preparation in an amazing way! Enrollment soared, and excitement about UABTeach spread across the campus.”
Dr. Lee Meadows, Executive Director, Alabama STEM Council, launched the UABTeach program in 2014