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Are you thinking about applying to be part of the Educational Internship Program?
EIP is an excellent college and career pathways course for many senior-level students. While some interns are considering a career in education and teaching, others will choose pediatric nursing and medicine, psychology, social work, public policy, exercise science, business, music, etc. EIP will help you develop your skills (collaboration, empathy, patience, flexibility, proactivity, and problem solving) as you help younger students develop their academic, social, emotional, and motor skills.
In addition to an excellent real world learning experience, interns can also:
earn their A+ hours
earn dual credit if eligible
embed an ELA 4 credit if needed
get a practical arts credit
earn a Market Value Asset (MVA) for your diploma--every student needs one before they graduate
The application and recommendation forms will be due January 31, 2025.
The EIP Experience
"I didn't really know what to expect from EIP. I had heard great things though, and I wanted to get a real world learning experience in high school. It's basically reassured everything I felt about education, and I know being a teacher is what I want to do. I've had people try to push me toward other career fields, but EIP has shown me how impactful education is and the importance of being a great educator. Regardless of whether you want to be a teacher or not, this class is so focused on learning and personal development. We also focus on talking with other interns on a social and worldly level. I'm practicing how to interact and have real conversations, and I'm learning without being told to do it. This class has taught me how to be an independent learner, and that's something I did not expect. I know I will be much more prepared for college because I was part of EIP."
"When I first started EIP, I thought I wanted to go into the medical field. To be honest, I only chose to take this class because I love kids, and I wanted to do something fun throughout my school day. Little did I know this opportunity would greatly impact me. This experience has completely flipped my mindset of what I want to do with my future. Going to my classroom is the highlight of my day, every day. I have amazing relationships with all my students. They help me grow and learn, just as I help them. I’ve also had the opportunity to attend multiple professional development opportunities at universities and to present at a regional conference in Kansas, which has helped me improve my presentation and collaboration skills. I am so thankful that I decided to sign up for this internship. I truly believe it changed my life, as I would have completely gone into the wrong career path if it weren’t for EIP. For anyone even considering signing up, just do it. I am so excited for the rest of the year in my classroom. I cannot wait to see how much more I grow with my students."
"I love EIP because you get so much time in your classroom. I been able to create amazing relationships with my students and my mentor teacher. I love working with my students in small groups because it helps my strengthen my teaching skills, and I've been able to teach the whole class as well. I also really like it when we meet as a whole class at Liberty North because we are learning how to teach as we explore educational theories and issues. I learn techniques that I can use in my classroom right away. I've also had the opportunity to attend teaching and leadership conferences that make me a better teacher and student."
"EIP is always the highlight of my day! I look forward to my 6th and 7th hour of being in the classroom every single day, and I use my flex-time to stay there longer because I don't want to leave! I've built so many relationships with my students and have gotten to know them as individuals. I love being able to help them grow and see them exceed my expectations on a daily basis. Every single one of my students has a completely different personality which makes them all so unique. It is never a boring day at EIP--we are always doing something fun and learning a lot. Even being in a first-grade classroom, I still find myself learning things that I was never taught when I was in elementary school. My EIP teacher has become a friend and mentor, and having that relationship in EIP makes my senior year so much better. While I am not going into the education, being involved with EIP is an excellent way to learn a multitude of hard and soft skills, build relationships, and be a positive role model for younger students. Being in such a welcoming and comforting environment - no matter what school you're at - makes this experience very fulfilling and meaningful."
"EIP has been the best course choice I've made in high school. I've learned to teach students as a class and encourage individuals, but I've also learned so much about just connecting with kids. The things we discuss and study in class help me be a better intern for my teacher and students. These skills make me feel more comfortable babysitting and even just being in the same room with a child. The kids make me so happy, and on the hard days, my teacher is always there to push through with me. I HIGHLY advise you to pick a teacher you had--you will have a "full circle" experience that will change the way you view school and education. Our teachers do so much for us, and it has been an honor to watch them work as part of EIP."
"EIP is definitely the best choice I've made going into my senior year. While I already planned to be a part of EIP during my junior year, I had no idea how much the experience would change myself and my perspective. I can easily say going to see my kindergarten and 1st grade students is the best part of my day. There's nothing better than being able to see young students laugh, smile, and show their curiosity. Through EIP, I got the opportunity to teach and form friendships with my students. It's heartwarming to see my students light up when I walk into the classroom, to see them eager to learn from me, to see them excited to play with me. I impact my students' lives through their minds and hearts. When you're in the classroom, the students really do look up to you. They don't only see you as a teacher or as a mentor, but you're also their friend and someone they can trust. I have lots of my students who will tell me stories, or tell me how their day's been, or will want to play with me at recess. All of it is endearing to see, and you can't get that experience anywhere else other than from doing EIP. It also feels amazing to know how much help I give to my placement teacher. Not only do I get to observe my placement teacher do lessons and use certain techniques, I'm also making her life a little easier for the small amount of time I'm in the classroom. I've never thought about becoming a teacher in the future, but the more and more I do EIP, the more and more I'm interested in pursuing a career in teaching. EIP is something I'll never regret doing during my senior year, and I'm grateful for the moments and memories I've received through this opportunity. "
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