Southern Illinois University

    SIU Future Teachers Day

    Friday, November 13, 2026
    SIU Student Center

    Don't miss this unique opportunity to shape the future of our community by guiding and inspiring the next generation of educators. Participants will be able to register for optional Educators Rising Practice Competitions in addition to our standard sessions. Sponsors will be responsible for indicating whether or not members of their Educators Rising club will participate in one of the four available practice competition sessions. The practice competition sessions that will be offered this year include:

    1) Children’s Literature, Kindergarten through Grade 3
    2) Lesson Planning and Delivery: Early Childhood Education, Humanities, Arts, or STEM
    3) Educators Rising Moment
    4) Job Interview
    Teacher assisting four students as they read at their desks in class

    Session Descriptions

    Session 1 Options

    Session 2 Options

    Session 3 Options