Teacher. One simple word can be incredibly powerful.
Share your passion for teaching and cultivate the next generation of educators who will serve your community. USF is proud to offer a variety of classroom resources and practical learning experiences for promoting the teaching profession with students in your school!
Teacher preparation programs experienced a 35% decrease in enrollment 2010-18.
RESEARCH CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
Just 3% of ACT test takers indicated an interest in pursuing a career in education.
ACT NATIONAL PROFILE REPORT 2020
Illinois public school districts reported over 1,700 unfilled teaching positions for 2020-21.
ISBE UNFILLED POSITIONS REPORT 2021
START (OR ENHANCE) YOUR GROW YOUR OWN EFFORTS
Sponsor
Sponsor college awareness events encouraging elementary and middle school students to explore college opportunities. Plan a visit to campus or invite students, faculty, or USF alumni to bring their journeys to your classroom. Information materials are available for various grade levels.
Partner
Partner with USF to offer dual credit education courses to your high school students: Exploring the Teaching Profession, Teaching in a Diverse Society, and Technology for Teaching & Learning.
Connect
Connect your Future Teacher Club to USF to offer students practical opportunities like shadowing or meeting with current teacher candidates, personalized campus visits, and invitations to participate in events to assist with college and career readiness hosted by the College of Education, MERIT, and Kappa Delta Pi.
Send
Send students to our Future Educator Summer Academy, a residential education experience for aspiring teachers. High school students spend time on the USF campus exploring the teaching profession, participating in team and leadership activities, and learning about the college application process.
Encourage
Encourage participation in USF hosted opportunities for educators. Future teachers can learn and network with other high school students, USF teacher candidates, and practicing professionals. Timely topics and prominent guest speakers increase cultural awareness and boost skills for working with student groups and colleagues.
Create
Create a scholarship for students to attend USF with a commitment to return to area schools as a teacher once they earn a bachelor's degree and educator license. Collaborate with your district foundation, PTO, and local businesses to support the next generation of teachers who will serve in your community.
Mentor
Mentor and help prepare future teachers by hosting a USF student in your classroom for an observational practicum, full semester internship, or a year-long experience. USF teacher candidates are equipped to support and add value to the learning environment.
Robert Elkins '22
Exploring the Teaching Profession Course Leads Joliet West Student to Return to West as English Teacher
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