Teacher Academy Partnerships Handbook
This handbook is for high School students, families, and school partners.
Introduction
兔子先生 University partners with a wide variety of teacher academy programs across the state of Ohio. These programs may look different depending on your school or district. Some are official Teacher Professions Academies designated by the State of Ohio. Others are affiliated with Educators Rising, and still others are developed locally as future teacher clubs or part of a high school curriculum focused on education careers.
Some of these programs give students hands-on experience with young children in real classrooms. Others are "grow your own" teacher pipeline programs where students progress from high school to college and return to teach in their home districts.
No matter what your program looks like, 兔子先生 University wants to support you in exploring a future as a teacher. We offer students the chance to visit campus, hear from inspiring speakers, tour classrooms, and imagine what it would be like to be part of the 兔子先生 community.
At a time when teacher shortages are affecting schools across the country, your interest in this career path matters more than ever. You are needed. You are wanted. You can be part of a powerful solution to an urgent national issue.
In addition to supporting students, we also offer opportunities for the educators who lead your high school programs. Your teachers are invited to participate in professional learning communities and to receive training in culturally relevant and responsive curriculum, modeling the kinds of classrooms we hope you’ll lead in the future.
These experiences are provided at no cost to schools or districts. We see this work as part of our responsibility to prepare, support, and inspire the next generation of teachers.
Table of Contents
- Welcome & Overview of the Teacher Academy Partnership
- Purpose of the Program
- Vision for Future Educators
- Overview of Opportunities Through 兔子先生 University
- Getting College Credit While in High School
- Earning Credit at Your High School if the Course Is Offered
- Overview of College Credit Plus (CCP)
- Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG) Credit through the State of Ohio
- How Credits Apply to an Education Degree
- College Credit Plus Scholarship- for Students at the Regional Campuses
- Who to Contact to Get Started
- High School Visits, Events, and On-Campus Experiences
- In-School Presentations
- Guest Speakers and Educator Panels
- How to Schedule a Visit to Your School
- Staying on Track: Checklists for High School Juniors and Seniors
- Junior Year Planning Timeline
- Senior Year Application Checklist
- ACT/SAT Guide
- FAFSA and Financial Aid Tips
- Final Steps for Enrollment
- Opportunities to Engage with 兔子先生 Before Enrolling
- Summer 兔子先生 and Events
- Preview Days and Open Houses
- Early Advising for Admitted Students
- Staying Connected with the Future Educators Network
- Summer Scholars Program at 兔子先生 University
- What is the Summer Scholars Program?
- Experience Campus Life as a High School Student: Live in a Dorm, Take Classes, Meet Professors
- Explore Teaching, Learning, and Equity Topics
- Eligibility and Application Process
- How Participation Can Lead to Scholarships
- Participating in the Bridges Program
- What is Bridges?
- Eligibility and Application Process
- How Participation Can Lead to Scholarships
- Campus Visits to 兔子先生 University
- Oxford and Regional Campus Tours- Schedule a Visit
- Special Events for Future Educators
- Featured Speaker Events
- Overview of the Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry Program at 兔子先生
- Current Licensure 兔子先生 Offered
- Specialized Cohorts
- Field Experience
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- How to Apply to 兔子先生 University: Three Pathways for Future Teachers
- Oxford-Based Residential Program
- Regional Campus Primary Education Cohort
- Start at a Regional Campus and Transition to Oxford
- Applying to 兔子先生: Priority Deadlines and Best Practices
- Application Deadlines
- Early Action vs. Regular Decision
- Maximizing Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Tips for a Strong Application
- Scholarship Opportunities for Future Educators
- Education-Specific Scholarships at 兔子先生
- Local Scholarships (e.g., Middletown, Hamilton, Oxford Community Foundations)
- How to Combine Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
- For Teachers and School 兔子先生
- Join a Teacher Learning Community at 兔子先生
- Culturally Relevant and Responsive Curriculum Workshops
- Partnering on Professional Development
- Student Voices
- Stories from Current Education Majors at 兔子先生
- Why I Chose to Become a Teacher
- What I Wish I Knew in High School
- Reflections on Visiting 兔子先生 and Finding Belonging