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Eager to advance your impact in K-12 STEM education? The Lockheed Martin/UCF Mathematics and Science Academy leads innovation in mathematics and science teaching throughout Central Florida and serves as a model nationally. Our mission is to transform STEM education. We don’t just teach mathematics and science education — we reimagine how these subjects are taught […]

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A Noyce Program for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Teachers This NSF Noyce Track 3 project aims to serve the national interest by providing novel and important information regarding the impact of K-12 STEM teachers with a doctorate degree as instructional leaders in their schools and district. By applying research-informed and policies, practices, and structures […]

Journal Articles Conference Papers Intellectual Property Vu, G.T., Chandra, A., Salvi, S., King, C., Gurupur, V. (2026). Predicting Delayed Dental Care Using Machine Learning: A National Health Interview Survey Analysis, International Dental Journal, Vol. 76(2), 10947. DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2026.109407. Journal Impact Factor: 3.7. Gurupur, V., Hooshmand, S., Prabhu, D.F., Trader, E., Salvi, S. (2025). Incompleteness of […]

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What is Project ELITE? Project English-Learner Infused Training and Experience (ELITE) is a federally funded five-year grant (Award#T365Z220015), supporting English learners in VPK-Grade 3. What is the goal of Project ELITE? The goal of Project ELITE is to provide educators in public VPK through Grade 3 with job-embedded professional learning coupled with individualized coaching that […]

Application Information Interested teachers, paraprofessionals, and school-level or school-district level leaders can apply for Project ELITE. ELITE professional learning specialist cohorts start once a year in early June. The application for the 2026-2027 Project ELITE Specialist Cohort 3 opens on March 5, 2026 for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators interested in participating. 2026 Application Dates and Milestones March […]

Module 1 Evidence-based English Learner Instruction (30 hours) Strand 1: The Science of Reading Awareness includes: (1) phonological awareness training in early reading for beginning readers; (2) reading comprehension skill development, including decoding for developing readers; and (3) response to intervention techniques for struggling readers. Strand 2: Vocabulary Instruction in the Academic Content Areas includes: […]

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UCF-Aspire Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) Training and Internship Program The UCF-Aspire Recovery Support Specialist Training Program is a federally funded program provided through the UCF Counselor Education program. The Recovery Support Specialist Internship aims to increase the number of paraprofessionals trained to work in integrated, interprofessional teams that provide services to individuals with opioid use disorders and other substance use […]