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Future Teachers Day Set For Oct. 25

October 14, 2024

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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University invites high school students interested in becoming an excellent K-12 teacher to attend Future Teachers' Day from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in the University Union, Heritage Room.

This event offers students a unique opportunity to explore the teaching profession and gain insights into preparing for a career as a teacher. Attendees will participate in interactive sessions designed for future educators, meet current students, faculty and advisors and tour the WIU Macomb campus.

Event highlights include:
Campus tour


  • Free lunch in a residence hall

  • Mock classes

  • Admission & scholarship information

  • Breakout sessions for individual education programs:

  • Elementary Education (Early Childhood, ESL, Multilingual)

  • Middle-Level Education (Grades 5-8: Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, General Science)

  • Secondary Education (Grades 9-12: Agriculture, Social Studies/History, Mathematics, Science, English)

  • PK-12 Education (Art, French, Spanish, Physical Education, Music, Special Education)


High school students passionate about becoming educators can register for the event as individual visitors or as part of a club or school group by Friday, Oct. 17.
Individual Registration: Register here
Club/School Group Registration: Register here

Buses are welcome, and lunch will be provided in one of WIU's dining halls. Don't miss this chance to connect with others who share your passion for teaching and to explore the many opportunities WIU offers future educators.

For more information or assistance, please contact Jill Bisbee at jm-bisbee@wiu.edu or 309-298-1690.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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