Important DatesDetails
Fall 2025Applications will be screen on a rolling basis until spots are filled.
February 21st, 2026STRIVE Open House (Hybrid): Doors open at 10:30 am. Presentations will be from 11-1 pm. After the presentations, those who plan to stay will go to Jack Stephens Center to attend the UA Little Rock basketball game.
Between acceptance of STRIVE position and starting your engaging with your business mentorNew STRIVE teachers complete first portion of professional development in Google Classroom to prepare for on-site placement in June. Approximately 6 hours of time required.
Before June 5thMeet with your assigned mentor to prepare for placement.
June 5

 

June 8

Zoom preparatory meeting on June 5 from 8 am – noon. Help get you oriented with STRIVE goals and STEM skills before you start at your placement!


Placement starts June 8th: teachers begin working in their assigned roles at their business placement

  • 144 hours over 20 days on site (assuming 8 hour workdays)

  • 10% of time reserved (16 hours over 20 days) for working on developing a class activity or unit.

  • 5-10% of time spent with different workers in the company to experience a variety of STEM applications at that location.

    • June 18 – 19Onsite professional development in Little Rock. We will provide accommodations for participants who need lodging (eligible if driving more than 30 minutes). Daytime events at UA Little Rock’s STEM Education Center.

    • Thursday June 18th from 11 – 8 pm

    • Friday June 19th from 8 – 4 pm

    July 8Last day of placement at your business.
    July 9 – 10Final onsite professional development workshop

    • Thursday July 9th from 11 am – 8 pm

    • Friday July 10th from 8 am – 12 noon

    SeptemberMeet with your mentors to review assessment plan for your STRIVE lesson.
    September to NovemberImplement your STRIVE curricular unit with your students and collect data on its impact.
    Meet with your mentor to discuss reflection after implementation of your unit.
    DecemberSubmit your mentor-approved finalized lesson plan by December 1.

    Create and refine your open house presentation with your mentor.

    January or February 2027Submit your mentor-approved open-house presentation within 3 weeks of open house.

    STRIVE Open House – share your STRIVE journey with community partners, future STRIVE teachers, and potential business partners.

    Final teacher stipend dispersed (based on completion of program) via mail after open house.