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2018 Impacting Tomorrow Summit
February 2, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 2018 Impacting Tomorrow Summit will be held at the University of Central Arkansas on Feb. 2. Approximately 450 high school students interested in becoming teachers are expected to attend the event.
Per the Arkansas Department of Education:
The 2018 Impacting Tomorrow Summit will be held at the University of Central Arkansas on Feb. 2. Approximately 450 high school students interested in becoming teachers are expected to attend the event which begins at 9 a.m. Students will have the opportunity to interact with ADE program leaders, teachers, education majors, college/university representatives and others.
The day is designed to showcase education as a career to some of the best and brightest high school students from around the state. During the event, the competition aspect of Educators Rising will be introduced so that students and teachers so everyone will be better prepared for the 2019 summit. Sessions include:
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Transitioning to college: Q & A with college admissions to discuss applications, resumes, interviewing, etc.
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Teach talks: Similar to TED Talks. Discuss important topics concerning education
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To be a teacher: Panel discussion with current education majors in college
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Technology in Education: Showcase technology being used in the classroom today
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College table visits: Opportunity to visit with each of the Educator Preparation programs in Arkansas colleges/universities