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The Connecticut State Department of Education and Eastern are partners for this initiative which brings highly motivated college students from ECSU seeking education degrees to public school classrooms. The goal of this program is to provide future educators with hands-on experience and mentorship while addressing district needs.
This program is for Eastern students in the Education Professional Program for initial teacher certification that are Juniors, Seniors, or Graduate students. This initiative provides the opportunity to gain paid, hands-on experience in a K-12 classroom. Unlike student teachers, the NextGen Educators will not earn credit for this program. Instead school districts will agree upon an appropriate payment for their service. This helps students be better prepared to assume their future responsibilities — by complementing their traditional studies with more experiential learning throughout their studies. Plus, they’ll be able to begin building their professional network earlier, critical to future success.
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NextGen Educators are expected to consistently and promptly respond to communications from ECSU, their district contact, and their professional mentor. They should routinely check in with their mentor, once assigned. In addition, the NextGen Educator should attend all mandatory professional development sessions scheduled by ECSU. Educators should keep in mind that the are an employee of the district and should schedule and attend consistent working hours. Any changes in availability should be communicated with their district contact. These working hours need to be balanced with their coursework and fieldwork requirements, keeping in mind that NextGen is in addition to school responsibilities.
“Eastern Connecticut State University is committed to following the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are a student with a disability (or think you may have a disability), and require adaptations or accommodations, or assistance evacuating a building in the case of an emergency, please contact the Office of AccessAbility Services (OAS) at 860-465-0189 to discuss your request further. Any student registered with the OAS should contact the instructor as soon as possible for assistance with classroom accommodations. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive, and must be communicated through a Letter of Accommodation which is drafted by the OAS.”