Polk State College Teacher Education

📚 Summer B Teacher Education classes begin TUESDAY!

There’s still time to register and make the most of your summer ☀️ Whether you're looking to stay on track, get ahead, or explore a new subject, Summer B education courses offer a great opportunity to reach your AA graduation goals 🎓

NOTE: These courses are specifically for those currently working on earning their AA degree. If you already have your AA degree and want to join our bachelor's programs, please email us at [email protected] for next steps.

We are so proud of Courtney and what she is doing to make her school a better place for her students and community 🥰

Continue to SOAR, Eagle 🖤🦅❤️

Polk State Education grad earns Teacher of the Year at Scott Lake Elementary | Polk State College Polk State College alumna Courtney Bedsole has been a teacher for just two years in Polk County Public Schools. At Scott Lake Elementary School, she has made an immediate impact. A fourth-grade teacher, Bedsole was…

📚 Teacher Candidates 📚

Fall registration is NOW open 🎉 Make sure you're set up for success by registering for your classes today. Visit Education Station in Canvas for more information.

✅ Secure your spot
✅ Stay on track for graduation

Register now to stay on track towards graduation 🎓

Not in our program yet??? Join us for our next virtual information session on June 18th!

What a fantastic first week for our Early Childhood Education teacher candidates and the Early Birds Initiative!
Our teacher candidates demonstrated outstanding enthusiasm, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to building relationships with young learners and their school community. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented Polk State College and embraced this opportunity to learn and serve.
We are excited for another week in the field and can't wait to see the positive impact this initiative will have on children, families, schools, and our community.

🌟 We’re thrilled to share that Morgan Carter has officially passed ALL of her Florida Teacher Certification Exams 🌟 Congratulations, Morgan 🎉 We are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication!

Interested in joining our Teacher Education programs?
📩 Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

Join us for our first Virtual Teacher Job Fair! 🍎

Polk County Public Schools is hiring certified teachers for the upcoming school year, and we want to connect with YOU!

✅ Meet school leaders
✅ Learn about current openings

📅 June 9, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
💻 Virtual

Tag a teacher or share with someone who may be interested!

Today, we officially launched our Early Birds Initiative with Polk County Public Schools! Our Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher candidates participated in district training focused on Schoology resources, mandatory reporting protocols, and Language for Learning. This is shaping up to be a powerful partnership, and we cannot wait to meet the little ones we will serve this summer! 💛📚🍎

🎪 Step right up… it’s NOT too late! 🎪

Join us TODAY for our District Wide Teacher Job Fair and take the next step toward your future!

🗓 Today, May 26
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 AdventHealth Fieldhouse & Conference Center
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven

Bring your resume and meet our hiring teams—opportunities are waiting!

👉 Sign up now: jobs.polkschoolsfl.com

See you in a few hours for our next information session!

📅 Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: https://polk.zoom.us/j/81811399366

There is still time to apply to our program for the FALL!! Join us on Thursday for our next information session. 📢Please tag a friend who’s ready to take the next step in their education journey!

📅 Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: https://polk.zoom.us/j/81811399366

This session is your chance to:
✅ Learn about admission requirements
✅ Understand the application process
✅ Ask questions
✅ Get tips on preparing for a successful start

Don't miss this opportunity to plan ahead and feel confident about your next steps!

If you have any questions or need more information about our Teacher Education programs, please email [email protected].