Others determine the stipend by a combination of factors, such as the teacher's experience or project placement. Another option, either in conjunction with or instead of a stipend, is graduate credit. Compensation must be determined prior to the recruitment period for hosts and teachers. It should be competitive with other work opportunities for teachers such as teaching summer school. Ideally, the host institution and the school district contribute financially.
Many hosts look favorably upon a financial commitment from the school district.
Although a school district may not contribute toward the stipend, it may provide participants release time for program activities during the school year. Remind the hosts that the release time is financial or in-kind support from the district. Since the program seeks to teach and give an understanding of science and technology industries and research institutions, the teacher's desire to learn is essential. Actual teacher recruitment may not identify specific internships for the program. Use sample job descriptions that represent the kinds of jobs that will be offered.