Teach to Reach (T2R)
Trains Native Americans to enter teacher education programs and become highly qualified educators.
Eligibility
- Must be a member of a federally recognized tribe (Choctaw tribal member preference)
- Must be accepted to a teacher education program
- Enrolled at a partner university:
- East Central University
- Northeastern Oklahoma State University
- Oklahoma State University
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- University of Central Oklahoma
- University of Oklahoma
- Willing to work at a public school with a proportion of Native American students greater than the state average
Additional Information
The focus of this funding is to train more Native Americans to enter teacher education programs and become highly qualified educators.
- Funding for tuition, books, and fees
- Monthly living stipend
- Technology allowance
- Testing or exam fees
- Professional development and culture experiences
- Assistance with job placement
- Support for the first two years of employment includes mentor-teacher support