Eligible Teacher Categories
The different categories of Oklahoma teachers that can be eligible for stipend:
1. Existing STARS certified teachers
Teachers who have attended a STARS workshop prior to the Spring of 2019, are eligible to receive a stipend at the end of each award period for teaching the program in their classrooms and meeting the stipend requirements.
2. Oklahoma teachers who attend a STARS workshop and pass a certification quiz
Teachers who attend a STARS workshop for the first time and pass the certification quiz will be eligible to receive a stipend at the end of each award period for teaching the STARS program in their classrooms and meeting the stipend requirements.
3. Oklahoma teachers who complete the STARS online teacher track with certification quiz
Teachers who sign-up and complete the STARS online training, including certification quiz, will be eligible to receive a stipend at the end of each award period for teaching the STARS program in their classroom and meeting the stipend requirements.
4. All other teachers
All other teachers will have access to the STARS materials and are encouraged to use those educational resources as they see fit. However, these teachers will not be eligible for a stipend.