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  • No. The Teacher Fellows program begins June 1. It is a rigorous program which meets daily. The Teacher Fellows Program is a heavy load of graduate courses which require your full attention. Combining undergraduate work with the Teacher Fellow program was tried in the past but it proved to be unworkable.

  • It is a two-part process beginning with the screening of all applications by the Selection Committee. Qualified candidates interview with school district personnel who then make their final selections during a draft procedure. This entire selection process is completed within 5-6 weeks after the application deadline.

  • No. The program is limited to school districts which are contracted with Texas State to participate in the program. Candidates interview with these districts, which then make their selection and place the Fellows at the school of their choosing.

  • While we are always recruiting additional school districts, the program currently works with Hays CISD,  Leander ISD, and Round Rock ISD.

  • Some Teacher Fellows have come into the program as second-year teachers. However, you must be willing to give up your position and full-time salary and be placed by the school district that selects you. You must also be patient with your colleagues who are struggling with first-year issues.

  • The first Summer I and II classes meet daily from 9:00am – 4:00pm on the San Marcos campus and in area school sites. During the Fall and Spring semesters, classes meet each Monday night and one Saturday per month. Monday night classes meet from 5:15pm – 8:30 pm on the San Marcos campus; Saturday classes are held at one of the Teacher Fellows’ campuses. The second Summer I and II classes are electives and will meet as stated in the course schedule.

  • You will be required to pay the $55 graduate application fee to the Graduate College. Otherwise, all tuition and fees for 36 hours taken during the 15-month program are paid by the program. Except for electives courses, books and materials are provided on loan during the program. The program does not pay for any graduation fees (e.g., cap and gown).