In addition to being the only CTSO for future educators of all fields, Educators Rising Illinois is the first step to growing an educator pipeline starting in middle and high school. By hosting EdRising IL chapters, districts are committing to diversifying and developing the educator pipeline.
Inside the Planning and Preparation Guide, you’ll find a TON of new linked resources to help teachers prepare to start and lead an Educators Rising chapter this year.
Here’s a glimpse of the supports included:
Membership resources including the benefits and purpose of membership, existing funding you can use to pay for them, and guides for new chapters to follow (page 1)
Lesson and activity plans for teachers and students to follow including recruitment resources & an active CTSO guide (page 2)
Annual event opportunities to further inspire your future educators (page 3)
Contact information for keeping in touch and seeking assistance (page 4)
EdRising curriculum support for schools that implement it or want to purchase it. Also learn about the importance of having an EdRising chapter even if you no longer use the curriculum. (page 5)