SAN ANGELO, TX — Angelo State University will welcome hundreds of local and area high school students for the 2024 Rise and Teach Education Conference on Thursday, January 25, in the Houston Harte University Center and other locations on the ASU campus.
The conference is designed to support the next generation of Texas educators by assisting students planning to become teachers in their transition from high school to higher education. It is co-sponsored by Angelo State, the Region 15 Education Service Center (ESC) and Howard College.
"These partners join with local ISDs and communities for a one-day, career-focused conference to recognize high school students who have an interest in the teaching profession," said Dr. Scarlet Clouse, dean of ASU's College of Education. "The students are provided a glimpse inside Angelo State's teacher preparation program, will learn from leading educational professionals, and will have opportunities to connect with peers."
Through various breakout sessions and campus tours, participating high school students will engage with representatives from Angelo State and Howard College, gain information about dual-credit programs and scholarship opportunities, interact with ASU students and learn more about available teacher education programs. They will also be eligible to receive individual $5,000 scholarships funded by HEB.
Students in each grade level will take part in sessions specially designed for them, including
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Angelo State Hosts "Rise and Teach" Event
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- 10th Grade - Awareness: What to do in high school to prepare for a teaching career
- 11th Grade - Exploration: Making the transition to college, including admissions and scholarships/financial aid
- 12th Grade - Engagement: Immersion in the ASU Teacher Education Department, including meeting professors, observing classes and touring education facilities
"Our unique three-pathway approach really caters to the different grade levels of participating students," said Martha Saucedo, education specialist for ESC Region 15. "The success of this conference is a result of a partnership between ESC, Angelo State University and Howard College, collectively working towards creating a recruitment platform that brings together students interested in education."
Other conference activities will include the keynote address by national education speaker Aric Bostick. The conference begins at 8 a.m., and a free lunch and door prizes will also be provided.
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