Since 1984, National PTA has designated Teacher Appreciation Week as a special time to honor those who lend their passion and skills to educating our children. Throughout this week, we celebrate teachers and deliver our thanks and gratitude to them. Please join Santa Ana College students, faculty, and staff in showing our appreciation.
Events are open to all Santa Ana College students. Information is subject to change.
For more information, contact the Center for Teacher Education at teacher_ed@sac.edu.
Future Educators Information Session
Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 5-6 PM via Zoom ID: 835 6379 5522
Join our Future Educators Information Session on Zoom to learn about the various pathways into the education profession including requirements for early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education teaching. Plus, get info on support for future educators at SAC! Register on the Center for Teacher Education website.
Childhood Development Permit Events
Early Childhood Education Permit Party
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 5-6 PM via Zoom ID: 890 1350 3061
Join the Early Childhood Education Permit Party on Zoom to learn how to become an early childhood educator. Gain insight into what education and experience needed to earn a Child Development Permit, plus get answers to your specific questions. Register on the Child Development & Education Studies website.
Application Review & Professional Growth Advising
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 6-7 PM via Zoom ID: 890 1350 3061
Already attended an Early Childhood Education Permit Party? Do you need a review of your completed permit application? Do you already have a permit and need to develop goals with a Professional Growth Advisor for renewal or upgrade? Email Professor Chantal Lamourelle at lamourelle_chantal@sac.edu or Dr. Chris Becerra at Becerra_Christopher@sac.edu to let them know you are interested in dropping in.
Propel Yourself into Bilingual Teaching
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 3-4:30 PM in L-222
Build community with bilingual educators! Learn about the impact of culture and identity in a classroom setting. Build your confidence by hearing Professor Donato Martinez’s story and engaging with Project Propel Counselor Diana Ramirez and other students. RSVP on the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/J9nYSpf68X
Club Apple Meeting
Friday, May 3, 17, and 31, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in S-107 or Zoom ID: 879 6277 7398
Join our Club Apple meetings to meet other future educators and make new friends! Club Apple is Santa Ana College's chapter of the California Teachers Association-Aspiring Educators. For more information, visit the Club Apple website.
"The Impact of a Teacher" Essay Contest
Deadline: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Fill out our Essay Contest form to tell us about the teacher that made the biggest impact on your life! Checks will be awarded to the top 3 entries - $100 first place, $50 second place, and $25 third place.
SAC Teach Awards Nominations
Deadline: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Fill out our SAC Teach Awards form to nominate a SAC Professor with outstanding teaching skills for this prestigious honor. Award categories include: The Don, The J.E.D.I., The Maestro/a, and The Heart of Teaching. Let's give our professors the recognition they deserve!
Apples of Appreciation
Month of May
Educators root for us and help us grow. Club Apple has planted an appreciation tree. Stop by the Center for Teacher Education (S-110) to show love to a teacher by recognizing them on our appreciation wall. You can also show your thanks by posting on our digital wall. Share about an educator who made a difference in your life!
Ongoing
Post an Apple of Appreciation digital wall to recognize an educator that roots for you and inspires your growth. Share information about an educator who made a difference in your life!
