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AIT (Accelerated Induction into Teaching)

COE The Accelerated Induction into Teaching (AIT) program is a collaborative program between FAU and the local school districts to address teacher shortages. AIT Student Teaching candidates serve as full-time teachers during their final semester and have complete responsibility for their own classrooms.

Teamwork fosters an environment for the AIT Student Teaching candidates to apply effective teaching competencies. To ensure success, the program provides three levels of support: a mentor provides direct classroom support, university supervisors provide the evaluative service, and a school based peer teacher provides on-site assistance.

AIT Student teaching candidates are under contract with the partnering district during the school district semester and receive a $10,000 stipend.

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Accelerated Induction into Teaching (AIT) FAQs

When should I apply for the AIT Program?
Applications are accepted during the semester prior to your student teaching experience.
What are the additional application requirements necessary for consideration in the AIT program?

To be eligible for AIT you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Apply and be fully approved for Student Teaching.
  2. Completion of all coursework prior to student teaching semester.
  3. Passing of all tests (all parts of the FTCE) prior to placement for student teaching.
  4. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
  5. Work experience in a school environment.
  6. Submit references as requested.

Meeting eligibility does not guarantee inclusion in the program. The Department will consider additional factors including, but not limited to, ethics, professionalism, additional experience, and progress toward degree.

What does the AIT Student Teaching experience include?

  1. The AIT Student Teaching candidate has 100% of the responsibility for the class from the first contractual day of the semester.
  2. Instead of a Clinical Educator, the AIT Student Teaching candidate is supported by an experienced educator who serves as a mentor in the AIT classroom.
  3. AIT teacher candidates have a thorough awareness of Florida’s Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) .
  4. The AIT teacher is under contract with the district for the full district semester (not the FAU semester) and receives a $10,000 stipend. Fall semester AIT teacher candidates may be hired into their positions from January to June and are paid as regular first-year teachers. Spring semester AIT teacher candidates may be reappointed to their positions for the following school year.

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