IMPACT

Initiative for Mentoring and Preparing Classroom Teachers (IMPACT): An IU School of Education/AmeriCorps Project

The Indiana University School of Education (IU SoE), in partnership with AmeriCorps, aims to improve pre-service teacher education in Southwest Central Indiana. This project will have undergraduate and graduate students serve as AmeriCorps Service Members and facilitate tutoring and informal education programs while building capacity for local schools and educational organizations in the region.

These programs, specifically pertaining to STEM, mathematics education, and literacy will be designed to aid the participating undergraduate and graduate students’ early exposure to teaching and, ultimately, strengthen the region’s teacher pipeline. Each program will be facilitated by IU undergraduate and graduate students under the direction of IU SoE faculty.

The programs will take place during the fall and spring semesters and will be designed to provide sustained engagement for elementary, middle, and/or high school-age youth.

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Benefits for IU Students

  • Financial benefits including $15 hourly wage and a $1,565 educational stipend.
  • Professional development provided by faculty from the IU School of Education.
  • Career experience as an educator working in the field.
  • Networking with school districts and other educational organizations.
  • Civic engagement: contributing to local communities and addressing critical needs in education.
  • Employment advantages: AmeriCorps member experience is a highly valued by employers.
  • Alumni networking: members can tap into a large national network of former AmeriCorps volunteers.

Benefits for Participating Educational Organizations

  • Increased capacity: AmeriCorps members can supplement the capacity of an organization’s education staff.
  • Specialized skills: Members will bring a wealth of training in STEM education.
  • Cost savings: hosting AmeriCorps members is often more cost effective than hiring staff.
  • Leveraging additional resources: AmeriCorps Members are coupled with support staff from the IU School of Education.
  • Access to future talent: serving as a partner organization can help create a pipeline of AmeriCorps members becoming faculty or staff.
  • Leadership growth: hosting AmeriCorps members can help staff develop leadership skills.
  • Fresh ideas: AmeriCorps members often bring fresh ideas from diverse perspectives and backgrounds.