Council on Teacher Education: CTE IGNITES

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Teaching is one of the most important, and rewarding, career paths a college student can pursue. Teachers help to shape the future of the country by inspiring a love of learning in their students. The Council on Teacher Education is offering a one-day seminar designed to provide incoming freshmen with information and experiences that will motivate, encourage and support their interest in pursuing teaching as a profession. CTE IGNITES (Inspiring & Guiding New Illinois Teacher Education Scholars) will help students majoring in an educator preparation program, get a jump start on achieving their goals.

Attendees will:

Discover how teachers make a difference in the lives of students
Learn the joys of teaching from experienced educators working in the field
Enjoy leadership and team-building activities
Explore UIC campus life and resources
Network with current students and faculty from UIC’s Teacher Education Programs
Develop a plan for fulfilling the requirements for licensure in the state of Illinois
Gain first-hand information about financial resources available to individuals completing a teacher preparation program in the state of Illinois
And much, much more.

PROGRAM DATES AND TIMES

DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION, THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad
Director, Council on Teacher Education
1333 S. Halsted, Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60607
312-355-0714
Email: aginahm@uic.edu
Website: www.cte.uic.edu