New chapters

Educators Rising is a community-based movement from PDK International, in which chapters at schools feed teacher preparation programs at institutes of higher education with the support of state education departments and  local funders and foundations. These entities come together to create a clear educational career pathway that supports districts and promotes high levels of educator quality.

Districts that launch chapters:

  • Build a pipeline into the teaching profession
  • Support Alaska-grown, community-rooted educators
  • Strengthen career and technical education (CTE) programming
  • Provide leadership opportunities for students
  • Qualify for Perkins V and philanthropic funding

 


Chapter benefits for districts

  • Districts collaborate with UA campuses and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to provide curriculum, mentoring, and professional development.

  • Students explore education careers through curriculum, competitions, dual credit, and leadership.

  • Chapters address local teacher shortages by cultivating student interest early and sustaining support through to college.

 

 

Group photo of Educators Rising Alaska students

How to start a chapter

 

Funding options

  • Districts can use Career and Technical Student Organization (Perkins V grant) funding to launch and maintain their chapter.

  • Local foundation or philanthropic gifts can help to sustain chapters.

Fundraising ideas can be simple or complex, but they’re a great way to generate support and raise funds for your local chapter.

 


Growing your chapter

Educators Rising Alaska students group photo