How to Apply

Step 1. Learn about what to expect

Coaches will volunteer with a teacher in a local elementary, middle, or high school throughout the course of one school year on projects they determine with the teacher. Learn more about what’s involved in this partnership.

Step 2. Complete an application

The application for the 2022-2023 school year is now closed. Please check back in April 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year. (See timeline information in Step 3 below.)

Teachers will complete a separate teacher application. More information for teachers is available on the AACT website. Teachers who participate in the Science Coaches program must be AACT members.

Step 3. Notification

Important Dates

• Phase 1: The application will open in early April. Applications received by June 1 will be reviewed, and selected partnerships will be notified in July.
• Phase 2: The final application deadline is September 1. If you are not matched in Phase 1, or if you apply after June 1, we will review your application and will notify you of your status by October 2.
• Note: Applicants are not guaranteed program participation.

This program has a two-phase application and program acceptance timeline. Other than being able to start your partnership earlier in the year, there is no difference, whether you are notified in Phase 1 or Phase 2, to program benefits or requirements.

NOTE: The 2022-2023 application has closed - check back in April 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year!

Questions? Check out the Science Coaches FAQs on the AACT website, or contact us at sciencecoaches@acs.org