Application Criteria

As a part of this Program, VDOE has agreed to do a pilot with 10 VCU teacher education students (i.e. special education, elementary or secondary education) who would be identified as Ruth Harris Scholars and:

(a) receive a 30 hour training (spring/summer 2022) at no cost,

(b) be provided with 20-25 hours of tutoring under the supervision of OG certified classroom educators, Fall 2022 and receive a $500 stipend from T/TAC, and

Interested students must be rising juniors. Please see below for additional requirements, and complete the application here if you are interested in being considered for this opportunity.

Requirements

Interest in reading instruction

Minimum 3.0 GPA and in good academic standing

Demonstrated leadership qualities

Strong communication and interpersonal relations skills

Commitment to advancing access, equity, and quality education for underrepresented learners within low-resource communities including a commitment to addressing diversity, inclusion, social justice and equity in education/special education

Sophomore year status in spring 2022 semester

Commitment to participate in both training dates

Recommendation from a faculty member that addresses your leadership qualities, communication and interpersonal skills, promise for classroom instruction, and commitment to supporting and advancing equity in education.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ayanna Akinkoye, Ruth Harris Graduate Assistant to the Dean at akinkoyeam@vcu.edu

Apply Here!