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Algebra 1 Fellowship

    Join a Year-Long Fellowship for Algebra I Teachers and Leaders in the School District of Philadelphia!

     

    PennGSE has partnered with the School District of Philadelphia to offer a NEW, 1-year fellowship designed to support teachers of Algebra 1. Participants will earn credits, a certificate from Penn GSE, and a stipend for participation.  3 cohorts will be offered:

    2025-26  - Cohort 1 

    2026-27 - Cohort 2  

    2027-28 - Cohort 3

    ** Teachers can participate in one cohort only.**

    Strengthen your math content knowledge, deepen your understanding of how students learn, and bring research-based practices to life using the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum. This fellowship supports you in enhancing students’ conceptual understanding and procedural fluency while adapting lessons to meet their unique needs. Between-session assignments offer practical ways to apply what you learn directly in your classroom.

    Participants will earn:

    1. A stipend of $3,000 upon completion of the fellowship
    2. A certificate of participation from Penn GSE
    3. 3 continuing education graduate credits 
    4. 90 Act 48 hours

    Fellowship Structure & Time Commitment

    1. Kick-off Summer Institute: 4 days in person at Penn, meeting from 8:30-3:30
      1. Choose one session: Cohort 1 Dates: August 4–7 or August 11–14
    2. Monthly Virtual PLCs (Sept–June): 1 hour/month
      1. Multiple after-school options available each month for scheduling flexibility
    3. Three Follow-Up PD Days: 6 hours each, scheduled during the school year 
      1. Cohort 1 Dates: November 4th, January 31st, March 7th

    **Participants must complete all components of this fellowship to earn stipends, credits, and certificates.  

    The 2025 Application is now CLOSED. Please check back for more information for next year's cohort!

    Click here to watch the recorded info session

    		  

    *This Fellowship is open to teachers in the School District of Philadelphia with limited spots available for leaders from schools who support teachers who are participating in this opportunity.  Individuals can participate in one cohort only.

     

     

    Not an Algebra 1 teacher? We have additional professional learning opportunities for educators PreK-12!

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    Contact Us

    For more information about this Fellowship or to create a similar program for your district, please contact us at gsepennlit@pobox.upenn.edu.