Temple University Students

The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 cohort is Friday, November 11th.

Temple University students are eligible to apply to participate in the School L.I.F.E. Project. Pre-service teachers can apply to enroll in the Early and Elementary Education and English as a Second Language Dual Certification Program. Through the School L.I.F.E. Project, Temple University early and elementary education students:

  • Are eligible for a scholarship to earn the Pennsylvania English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certificate.
    • Receive a subsidized residency in one of the project’s partner schools of $10,000.
    • Receive in-state tuition remission for two ESL dual certification courses.
  • Are matched with a mentor teacher receiving synchronized and aligned professional development to support high-quality, culturally relevant and sustaining practices for MLEs.
    • Importantly, all placements are at partnership schools with leadership teams dedicated to supporting all teachers of MLEs.

Students with questions can contact Dr. Karen Liebner at kliebner@temple.edu.

Schools

Schools can request more information by contacting Dr. Megeara Mabry at megeara.mabry@temple.edu.

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