DSC School of Education

☀️📚 Summer A is Wrapping Up & Summer B is Right Around the Corner! 🍎✨

As Summer A comes to a close next week, we want to congratulate all of our future educators for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of students.

While summer is a time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends, it’s also a season of growth and preparation for the next step in your teaching journey. Whether you're working toward your first education course or preparing for student teaching, every class brings you closer to the classroom and the opportunity to inspire future generations.

🌟 Summer B classes begin July 6! There’s still time to register and continue building the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become an exceptional educator.

From all of us in the Daytona State College School of Education, we hope you're enjoying a well-deserved and relaxing summer. We can’t wait to welcome our Summer B students and continue preparing the next generation of teachers, leaders, and advocates for children.

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☀️📚 Summer B Starts July 6 – There's Still Time to Enroll! 🍎✨

Ready to take the next step toward your teaching career? The Daytona State College School of Education is excited to welcome future educators for our Summer B semester beginning July 6th!

Whether you're just starting your journey or continuing toward your degree in Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, or another education pathway, Summer B is a great opportunity to stay on track and move closer to your goals.

🌟 Why take summer classes?
✅ Earn credits faster
✅ Stay on track for graduation
✅ Learn from experienced educators
✅ Prepare for a rewarding career making a difference in students' lives

At DSC, we are committed to preparing the next generation of teachers through engaging coursework, hands-on experiences, and a supportive learning community.

📅 Summer B Classes Begin: July 6, 2026
⏰ Registration is still open, but don't wait—classes fill quickly!

Your future classroom is waiting. Start building it today! 🍎❤️

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🎉 BIG NEWS from Daytona State College's School of Education! 🎉

Our Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for excellence in preparing future teachers to teach reading! 📚⭐

This national recognition highlights the incredible work of our faculty and students in mastering the science of reading, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—the building blocks that help children become successful readers for life.

What makes our program stand out?
✅ Reading Endorsement included
✅ ESOL Endorsement included
✅ Real-world classroom experience through local school placements
✅ Research-based literacy instruction that prepares graduates to make an impact from day one

We're proud to be preparing the next generation of educators who will inspire young minds and help students unlock a lifetime of learning through reading.

👏 Congratulations to our faculty, students, alumni, and community partners on this outstanding achievement!

Daytona State College’s undergraduate Elementary Education program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well it prepares future teachers to teach children to read.

The recognition comes in NCTQ’s new report, "Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation," which highlights programs that effectively train future educators in the core components of reading instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/DSC_NCTQ

To learn more about programs offered by Daytona State’s School of Education, visit bit.ly/DSC_Education

Florida College System Council of Presidents

📣 Calling All Future Educators, Students, and Community Members! 📣

Looking for a meaningful way to make a lasting impact in a young person's life?

🌟 Become a Mentor with Take Stock in Children! 🌟

Take Stock in Children is a nonprofit mentoring, college readiness, and scholarship program dedicated to helping low-income, academically qualified students achieve their dreams through education. Their mission is to break the cycle of poverty by providing students with the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to succeed from middle school through postsecondary education.

💙 Volunteer Opportunities Available:
✅ One-on-one in-person mentoring at local high schools
✅ One-on-one virtual mentoring
✅ Small group virtual mentoring

Just a small investment of your time can make a tremendous difference in a student's future. Mentors provide encouragement, guidance, and support as students navigate their educational journey and prepare for college and career success.

Whether you're a School of Education student looking for valuable experience, a future educator, or a community member who wants to give back, this is an incredible opportunity to inspire the next generation.

📍 Take Stock in Children – Volusia County
📞 386-255-6475 ext. 50724
📧 [email protected]
🌐 futuresvolusia.org
📍 3750 Olson Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32124

Apply here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://formstack.io/D7DCD__;!!BVq1D6C5WG8M!zaLxvFaMwLEanDf8_pz9a53o_jBCNnS_Z7_wJVx753B9Wt7zZb1AJapzUj3zoKtRfkqTDmiwpwtQmqkAlb59zTiJXbEAh7Auh1z63mn1$

To all the amazing teachers, paraprofessionals, and school personnel in Volusia County Schools… YOU MADE IT! 🎉📚☀️

The alarms are turned off.
The lanyards are coming off.
The laminators can finally rest.
And somewhere, a Chromebook cart is quietly breathing a sigh of relief. 😂

Congratulations on surviving spirit weeks, endless emails, testing season, cafeteria duty, copier jams, mystery smells, and hearing “Is this graded?” approximately 4,782 times this year.

Today, we celebrate YOU — the real MVPs of the school year. Thank you for the love, patience, laughter, and dedication you poured into students every single day.

Now go enjoy summer break like a true educator:
☀️ Sleeping past 5:30 AM
☀️ Drinking coffee while it’s still hot
☀️ Going to the bathroom without scheduling it
☀️ Forgetting what day of the week it is

Happy Last Day of School, Volusia County! 🎓✏️💙

📚✨ Make a Difference in a Child’s Future! ✨📚

The Daytona State College School of Education is excited to support the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia’s Reading Buddy Program! This incredible opportunity allows college students to inspire young learners by helping strengthen early literacy skills through fun, engaging reading activities. ❤️

Whether you are studying Education, Psychology, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related field, becoming a Reading Buddy is a meaningful way to:
🍎 Gain hands-on experience
📖 Encourage a love of reading
🌟 Build confidence in young learners
🤝 Give back to your community

No teaching experience is required — training, materials, and guidance are all provided!

If you are looking for volunteer hours, service-learning opportunities, practicum experience, or a chance to make a lasting impact, this is for you!

🎓✨ Celebrating a Major Milestone for the School of Education at Daytona State College! ✨🎓

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the first graduating cohort of Daytona State College’s “Grow Your Own” and Teacher Apprenticeship Program! Eight dedicated paraprofessionals from Brevard and Volusia County Schools have officially earned their Bachelor of Science in Education degrees while continuing to work full-time in the classrooms they already serve. 🍎📚

This groundbreaking program, supported through the statewide Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, creates meaningful pathways for future educators by removing barriers and allowing candidates to earn their degrees through fully online coursework combined with hands-on classroom experience alongside mentor teachers.

🌟 Five graduates completed the Teacher Apprenticeship Program in Exceptional Student Education, while three completed the Grow Your Own Elementary Education residency pathway.

These graduates balanced careers, coursework, field experiences, and certification exams with determination and heart — and today they step forward as fully certified teachers ready to make an immediate impact on students’ lives.

Congratulations to:
👏 Brianna Barbaro
👏 Denise Daniels
👏 Molly Howell
👏 Marina Piette
👏 Michael Sabia
👏 Alysha Snyder
👏 Brittany Vacek
👏 Shawn Francis

We are so proud of this incredible accomplishment and grateful for the partnership between Daytona State College, Brevard Public Schools, and Volusia County Schools in helping grow the next generation of educators right here in our community. 💙🧡

Last Tuesday, the Daytona State College School of Education proudly celebrated 31 incredible graduates from our Bachelor’s programs in Education and Exceptional Student Education at commencement! 🎓🍎

From late-night studying and field experiences to internships, lesson planning, and unforgettable classroom moments — these graduates have worked so hard to reach this milestone, and we could not be prouder.

The future of education is bright because of passionate, caring future teachers like YOU. Your dedication, heart, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of students will leave a lasting impact for years to come.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your School of Education family is cheering you on every step of the way. ❤️📚✨

📚☀️ Summer A and Full Term classes officially start TODAY at the Daytona State College School of Education!

Time to grab your coffee, open that laptop, and check that syllabus because this summer is going to be a learning adventure! ✨📝

Be sure to review all due dates, expectations, and course announcements early so you can stay organized and start strong. Summer courses move FAST, but we know our future educators are ready for the challenge! 🍎💻

Here’s to a semester full of growth, learning, collaboration, and maybe just a little bit of caffeine. 😅☕

Let’s make it a great summer semester! 🌴🎓

Last Tuesday’s commencement ceremony was one for the books! 🎓✨

Our graduates from the Daytona State College School of Education walked across the stage with pride, passion, and some of the most BEAUTIFUL graduation caps we have ever seen! From heartfelt messages to creative designs, each cap told a story of perseverance, dedication, and the journey to becoming future educators. 🍎📚

We are so proud of every graduate and all the hard work that brought you to this moment. The future of education is brighter because of each of you, and we cannot wait to see the impact you will make in classrooms and communities everywhere.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 💙🩶
Your School of Education family is cheering you on every step of the way!