Make a Difference in the Life of a Child

TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE TEENS AS TEACHER EXPERIENCE AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP:
  1. Discuss the program with your potential adviser if known.
  2. Complete this form to receive information and pre-register for Training Summit: docs.google.com/forms/d/1nqbcCxgesKSe3CU_HVXaZRNTo6YhzpOvuWria0zlX3U/edit
  3. Attend training.
  4. Plan and present required lessons in an elementary or middle school classroom. Requirements are based on Teen Teacher Level
  5. Complete portfolio documents

Teens as Teachers Timeline
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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER:
  • Learn about Teens as Teachers
  • Visit with a potential adviser if known.
  • Register/Apply to be a Teen Teacher
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
  • Be accepted as a Teen Teacher
  • Attend Orientation and Training; Virtual or In‑Person
  • Complete Contract and Photo Components
OCTOBER–NOVEMBER
  • Work with Adviser/Coach to identify potential partners
  • Develop presentation plan
OCTOBER–MARCH
Present lessons to elementary students
Complete portfolio items
MARCH 31
  • Submit completed portfolio to SDYF
APRIL/MAY
  • Portfolios Reviewed and Scholarships Awarded

Training

Orientation
Orientation is approximately 1 hour in length and conducted via webinar/zoom. Advisers/Coaches and Teen Teachers are required to attend. Multiple sessions are offered.
Training Summit
In-Person Training Summits are approximately 6 hours in length. Multiple locations are available. Virtual training may also be offered. Advisers/coaches and Teen Teachers are required to attend either an in-person or virtual training.
Training Agenda Includes:
  • Teens as Teachers Requirements and Expectation
  • Review of Portfolio Requirements
  • How to Work with Elementary Students and Classroom Management
  • Experiential Learning Model
  • Review of curriculums and lesson format
  • In-depth lesson presentation
  • Current Issue Focus Sessions

​The Electronic Portfolio

The files below provide information on the requirements to complete the Teens As Teachers experience.​
What is Needed in My Portfolio?
Checklist Timeline
​​sdyf-photo-release
TT Contract21
2021 TT Partnership Agreement
Work Log 2021
​21 TT Reflection

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