Educational Service District 123

Teachers: Time to Register for Farm Fair

Attention all 5th grade teachers!!

South Eastern Washington 5th grade teachers are encouraged to register their classrooms for the 17th Annual Farm Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 23rd and 24th at the Benton County Fair Grounds in Kennewick.

Farm Fair is an educational opportunity provided for the purpose of exposing children to the importance of agriculture through exhibits and presentations. Students learn about:

Ag vocational programs and careers
Commodities grown in Washington State
Animal wellness and management
Farm ecosystems and how they relate to the environment
How chemicals are used in crop production
The role that technology plays in agriculture
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Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification

Do you have a dream of becoming a teacher? ESD 123 and our Alternative Routes to Teacher Preparation Program offers an opportunity for individuals to acquire teaching credentials who already have a 4-year degree and 1 year work experience.

alt This consortia is a scholarship/loan program that provides the ability for individuals to obtain a teaching certificate in approximately one year after completing course study and a full-time classroom internship. Please review the attached program forms:
Alternative Routes Facts Sheet
Outline of Scholarship
2010 Application

If you still have questions, please contact Alison Park, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 509.544.5750, in the Teaching and Learning Department for additional information. Thank you.