Many Opportunities to Pursue a Career in Teaching
There has never been a greater time to start your career in education. Eastern Illinois University and Danville Area Community College are partnering to bring Vermilion County several opportunities to start a career in education and to further your education if you are currently teaching. Below is information and are several helpful links to assist interested candidates on how to participate in these programs.
Night School Elementary Education Cohort
Individuals who would like to start a career as an elementary education teacher can access more information about an EIU night school program starting at DACC tentatively scheduled to launch in the fall of 2019.
Related information about these programs can be found at the following links:
EIU Student Information Sheet for 2019-22 Cohort
EIU Teaching Cohort Presentation
DACC Informational Letter for DACC Students Interested in EIU Teacher Cohort
Questions about the EIU Night School Program can be directed to the following university officials for further assistance
Jeff Duck
(217) 581-7895
Academic Advisor
Eastern Illinois University
Dawn Nassar
(217) 443-8755
Coordinator of Campus and Community Resources and Academic Adviser
Danville Area Community College
Stephanie Potts
(217) 443-8749
Director of Academic Advisement and Counseling and Articulation Coordinator
Danville Area Community College
Superintendent Cohort Program
Current teachers and administrators who are interested in studying to earn their superintendent endorsement, should pay attention to a EIU program coming to DACC tentatively set to start in the Summer of 2019.
Information on the Superintendent Cohort Program can be found at the following link:
EIU Superintendent Specialist Degree Flyer
Questions about the EIU Superintendent Cohort Program can be directed to the following university officials for further assistance
Cliff Karnes
(217) 581-6672 or (618) 599-0058
Ed Leadership Department Chair
Eastern Illinois University
Nick Osborne
(217) 581-6672 or (618) 204-1948
Professor
Eastern Illinois University
Financial Support
Several opportunities exist to help provide financial assistance for students pursuing degrees in education. Some opportunities are based on financial need, academic merit, and other qualifications.
Information about Available Financial Assistance can be found at the following links:
EIU Grow Your Own Rural School Education Project
DACC Foundation Scholarship Application Homepage
Job Opportunities at Westville School District
Additional Opportunities to work in Westville School District may be found by clicking the following link
Westville School District Job Opportunities
One hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, how big my house was, or what kind of car I drove. But the world may be a little better, because I was important in the life of a child. –Forest E. Witcraft