Preschool and kindergarten teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world – encouraging the love of learning! 它们为好奇心、成长和终身学习奠定了基础。 
 
The first five years of a child’s life are critical to their development. 在这段时间里，90%的大脑发育发生，孩子们通过学前班和幼儿园接受结构化教育。 
 
“It’s so important for the educators of young children to have access to professional development that equips them with developmentally appropriate strategies, helping to lay a strong foundation for future learning, both in literacy and in life,” Kristine Luebbe, Director of Programs and Partnerships in the Office of Early Childhood for the 太阳城娱乐官网教育部 said. 
 
To support Nebraska’s preschool and kindergarten teachers in their essential work, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has partnered with the 太阳城娱乐官网教育部 to launch RISE项目（教育工作者阅读教学策略）. 该计划由97万美元的NDE赠款资助，旨在为教育工作者提供工具、知识和信心，以改变早期识字和语言教学，提高学生的成绩。 
 
“We are thrilled to partner with NDE to offer Nebraska teachers free tuition, or stipend, recognizing their profound impact on shaping the next generation,” said Dr. Megan Adkins, Associate Dean of 研究生学习 and Academic Innovation. “This project wouldn’t be possible without the collaborative efforts of 太阳城娱乐官网’s faculty and staff and the NDE team.”

RISE项目提供什么

RISE项目面向公立学校和HeadStart教室的学前和幼儿园教师、助理教师、para和教学教练。 通过这项倡议，参与者将获得：

• 50小时的同步和异步课程，以适应他们的时间表。
• 获得额外的400多个小时的高质量课堂工具和策略。
• 免学费的研究生（6个学分）或本科（7个学分）学分，或1000美元的津贴，作为对他们承诺的补偿。 

灵活方便

阿德金斯博士自己也曾是一名公立学校的教师，她理解在繁忙的教学日程和健康的工作与生活之间取得平衡的挑战。  
 
“We deeply appreciate NDE’s commitment to supporting teachers through this grant and the time educators invest in shaping the future, inspiring young minds and building a foundation for lifelong learning and success,” Dr. Adkins said. “I also appreciate their dedication to making this opportunity flexible enough to fit into their busy schedules.” 
 
该课程将于2025年1月开放，为教育工作者提供定制化的课程，让他们可以随时开始自己的课程，并按照自己的进度进行学习。 为了最大限度地提高灵活性，教师必须在2026年1月之前完成课程并获得学分或津贴。 这种设计确保参与者能够平衡他们的专业发展与课堂责任和个人承诺。 

应付自如

If you’re ready to elevate your teaching and inspire a generation of lifelong learners, 太阳城娱乐官网 invites you to join Project RISE by completing the 在线表单. 
 
To learn more about the program, contact Karla Rohde, Credentialing, Data, and Strategic Partnership Specialist at rohdek@unk.edu, or Megan Adkins, Associate Dean of 研究生学习 and Academic Innovation at adkinsmm@unk.edu。