2026 Teaching as a Profession Summer Conference

Discover effective strategies for recruiting students and structuring the Aspiring Educators course within your pathway. This session will highlight various scheduling models and promotional approaches to build strong, sustainable enrollment.

Learn how to design and implement meaningful practicum experiences that prepare students for the teaching profession. Participants will share successful models, best practices, and real-world examples that have led to impactful student outcomes.

Learn how to design and implement meaningful practicum experiences that prepare students for the teaching profession. Participants will share successful models, best practices, and real-world examples that have led to impactful student outcomes.

Take the YouScience Aspiring Educators test and see what your students will see. 

Explore how Educators Rising Competitive Events can be intentionally embedded within your course curriculum and scope. In this session, participants will collaborate to align competitions with instructional goals, pacing, and standards to enhance student engagement and achievement.

Explore strategies for measuring student growth through meaningful reflection tools and authentic assessment practices. This session will focus on preparing students for performance-based assessments and the YouScience certification while maintaining a strong emphasis on instruction over test preparation. Participants will examine how to intentionally apply the Strands and Standards in real-world contexts to deepen student understanding and engagement. The goal is to equip students not only for success in the classroom but also for their practicum experiences and long-term educational career pathways.