Teacher STEM Training program
The Teacher STEM Training program aims to:
- Enhance the STEM knowledge of Houston-area middle school math and science teachers at Title I schools
- Inspire new ways of delivering STEM content to students
- Engage teachers in sustained, research-based professional development opportunities and innovative instructional practices, all at no cost to the teacher
- Support the development of a broader talent pool of future engineers
Apply for UH STELLAR now! Priority deadline closes January 10, 2026. Rolling applications close March 10, 2026.
"We are very proud of our ongoing work with the College of Education at the University of Houston to help certify and train more STEM teachers."
Key program activities
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Program objectives
- Increase STEM content knowledge of participating middle school teachers
- Develop pedagogical practices of STEM concepts in classrooms
- Prioritize collaboration and networking between teachers, universities, and industry
- Extend ongoing support to participating teachers
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Program structure and benefits
- University-based, one-year cohort program
- Houston-area middle school STEM teachers selected for participation
- Regularly scheduled cohort meetings
- Participants integrate aligned Khan Academy instructional resources
- Participants complete program at no cost
- Upon completion, participants will earn either a Texas Standard Teaching Certificate or a University of Houston Certificate of STEM Education
ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Connect Program
A knowledge exchange collaboration brought to you by the ExxonMobil Foundation in support of STEM teachers.
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