INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education announced on Monday a new assistance program meant to help teachers get licensed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The program, called the Indiana STEM Educator Expansion initiative will help cover the cost of coursework and related fees for current non-STEM licensed educators, and prospective educators who hold a bachelor’s degree.
Some current and prospective educators may be eligible to complete the I-STEM program at no cost. There will also be a $1,000 stipend to prospective teachers for childcare, licensure fees, books and other related fees, a $1,000 stipend once they are hired in an Indiana school district in a STEM-related…
