The Department of Teacher Education prepares preservice educators seeking initial licensure in Kansas. Fort Hays State University’s Teacher Education programs span early childhood, elementary, middle level, secondary and an alternative avenue for grades 6-12 licensure. We have both on-campus and virtual formats for our more than 1,100 students.
The department also provides expertise to area schools and professional organizations by preparing surveys, compiling and implementing research and furnishing consultative services.
The Teacher Education Department is responsible for preparing the next generation of teachers. Through work-based experiences and coursework, students build a solid foundation for successful teaching careers. The department encourages them to inspire children to embrace the challenge of learning.
The university must do everything it can to attract and retain well-grounded students to become effective teachers for tomorrow.
Supporting the Department of Teacher Education will not only impact current FHSU students, but also every child educated by a FHSU student after graduation. It is truly a gift that keeps on giving.
Department of Teacher Education Needs
Transfer Student Scholarships $15,000
There are very few transfer scholarships available to students and more than 60 percent of Teacher Education students are transfer and/or returning students. Their ability to complete teaching programs depends on financial assistance. This amount could benefit 30 students per year at $500 each.
Diversity Experience Enhancement $10,000/year
Accreditation requires that our preservice teachers work with mentors, faculty and students of diverse populations with greater ethnic, socio-economic and linguistic differences. This amount would cover travel and accommodations for a two-day excursion for at least 50 students per semester.
Young Reader’s Conference $15,000/year
The Young Readers’ Conference features six nationally known children’s authors and illustrators at FHSU every even-numbered year. Preservice elementary teachers assist with each event, which receives more than 600 third- through sixth-grade students. Author and illustrator fees, travel and accommodations average $2,000 per author per day.
Educator in Residence $5,000
The Educator in Residence initiative would bring in educators from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge, expertise and different perspectives with students. One Educator in Residence would be funded each semester.
Visiting Instructor $135,000
The visiting instructor program would bring exemplary master teachers to campus for one year. This amount would fund three positions. These individuals would provide instruction, clinical support and engage in research at three different levels: Pre K-3, K-6 and 6-12. Teacher Education candidates would benefit greatly from the expertise and modeling of mid-career master teachers.
Visiting Professor $35,000/ semester
A visiting education professor from an accredited university would work as a faculty member for one semester. This individual would preferably be a professor who would enhance the diversity experiences for our students, which is a required component of accreditation.
Professional Development Funds for Candidates $20,000/year
Professional Development is a key component of a new teacher’s success. Each year, this funding could give at least 100 candidates the opportunity to attend conferences for science, mathematics, reading, social studies, diversity and others.
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