Start a Program

Start an Educators Rising Program

​I would like to start a program…

At my school
Educators Rising can be implemented in multiple ways in a school or district. The initiative can be set up as a:

Career Technical Education (CTE) Instructional Program
Steps to follow:

  • Determine state requirements for CTE courses and ensure alignment
  • Determine how the course will be structured, course credits offered, and the course format
  • Identify a teacher for the course
  • Utilize the EdRising Curriculum for lessons, scope and sequence, and clinical experience integration*

Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Steps to follow:

  • Work with your state department of education for approval and adoption of Educators Rising as a state CTSO
  • Establish official state affiliation with an Educators Rising MOU
  • Identify a State Coordinator
  • Define program goals and invite districts and schools to form chapters
  • Facilitate the selection of state-level student leaders
  • Plan and execute an annual state conference and state competitions

Co-curricular Program
Educators Rising is committed to creating quality opportunities for middle and high school students to pursue careers in education and helping them develop their teaching craft. Though we believe co-curricular pathways are most effective at providing sustained clinical experience, we support all educators who are interested in using Educators Rising resources to help students explore the profession in thoughtful and rigorous ways.

If you already have a co-curricular program of study in place, Educators Rising is simply a way for you to extend and amplify the learning that is already happening. The opportunities offered through the Educators Rising Membership Portal can be incorporated into your classroom to supplement the great work you’re currently doing.

Extracurricular Chapter
Steps to follow:

  • Determine a regular meeting time and location
  • Recruit outstanding students and suggest that they consider teaching and encourage them to join the club
  • Plan activities using the EdRising National Resources including national competitions, competitions, micro-credentials, and more.
  • Connect with a local college or university to provide additional opportunities for students to connect with students in the education program.
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CEO James Lane spoke on 9 April 2024 with two of our national student officers about growing high school chapters. Courtesy NASDTEC PEC Webinar Series.

At the State Level
Steps to follow:

  • Establish state affiliation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Educators Rising
  • Identify a State Coordinator
  • Partner with schools and districts to establish Educators Rising chapters that introduce high school students to the teaching profession, including helping to identify skilled teachers to serve as teacher leaders
  • Provide resources and support to teacher leaders and guidance counselors to recruit student participants
  • Hold regular state-level meetings with teacher leaders
  • Plan and execute an annual state conference and state competitions
  • Facilitate the selection of state-level student leaders
  • Check out our Funding Options
Educators Rising Affiliates Map
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At the District Level
Steps to follow:

  • Contact your state coordinator to gain knowledge of the existing state-level activities and resources
  • If your state does not have a current state affiliation, contact your state department of education to request official state affiliation with Educators Rising
  • Identify schools who are interested in establishing Educators Rising chapters and engage skilled teachers to serve as teacher leaders
  • Provide resources and support to teacher leaders and guidance counselors to recruit student participants
  • Provide ongoing trainings to teacher leaders
  • Ensure all teacher leaders and participating students become members through the Educators Rising Membership Portal
  • Encourage high school students to participate in local, state, and national conferences and competitions, and to apply for leadership positions
  • Consider purchasing the EdRising Curriculum for all the schools in your district.* 
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*Indicates an extra cost