You are eligible to participate in the TAH program if you meet all of the qualifications:
· Teach in Crook, Deschutes, Harney and Jefferson Counties
· Teach U.S. History, Oregon History, or are part of a team of US History or Oregon History teachers
· Teach 4th through 12th grade (exceptions may be granted for elementary teachers who teach younger students. Contact Project Director.)
· Teach half time or more (no substitutes, no instructional assistants, no student teachers)
Responsibilities
Please see the Memorandum of Understanding for Project Participants (139) at the bottom of this page.
Compensation
Each teacher will receive a stipend totaling $1,000 at the end of the project
Research Study
The TAH project is funded by the US Department of Education. This agency requires the project to have a research study. As a participant in the quasi-experimental research study, teachers will complete professional development surveys regarding the quality of the professional development, teacher surveys regarding the grant objectives, and three historical content assessments.
Please contact Project Director, Bill Rexford, at 541-549-8079 or bill.rexford@sisters.k12.or.us if you have any questions about the program.
Application Procedure
If you wish to apply, you need to turn in the TAH Participant Application Form as well as the Participant Memorandum of Understanding. Once your application has been accepted, you will need to send in the Principal MOU.
Send the application to:
Bill Rexford
High Desert ESD
145 SE Salmon Avenue
Redmond, OR 97756
Or,
fax to: 541-693-5601.
Documents to download:
Participant Application Form (483)