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Phoenix, Arizona 85013
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Phoenix College Celebrates Spring 2003 Education Convocation Arizona
Superintendent of Public Instruction to be keynote speaker

by: Christy Skeen

The Phoenix College Teacher Education Advisory Council will present its Spring 2003 Education Convocation on Wednesday, April 2 in the Willo Room – Osborn Campus. The day program will get underway at 12 p.m. and the evening program begins at 5:30 p.m.

The event will prove to be a special program for current and prospective Phoenix College education students.

The convocation intends to provide information to all Phoenix College Education majors, which includes more than 300 students. Students will receive information on the requirement of their degrees, financial aid, scholarships, university transfers, preparation for math and science courses, advisement, counseling services and other areas to help ensure students’ success in school and in their careers.

The council is pleased to have special guest and keynote speaker, Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. Following his address, college representatives will discuss the Education requirements for Phoenix College and for transferring universities.
Students will also have an opportunity to learn more about the following:

--Teaching as a Career;
--Urban Teacher Corp Program;
--Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness;
--AA Degrees;
--Education classes;
--ESL Endorsement;
--AZ Teacher Certification;
--AzTEC Scholarship Program; and
--Future Teachers’ Club.

Education students should RSVP by calling (602) 285-7651 or by email at ofelia.canez@pcmail.maricopa.edu.