Senator Stargel Visits Polk State to Discuss College’s Needs
Senator Kelli Stargel visited Polk State College on Monday to meet with College leaders, strengthen collaboration, and discuss how she can best advocate for the institution. Stargel met with President Angela Garcia Falconetti, Provost Steve…
Polk State College Partners with Florida Southern College To Strengthen Education Workforce
Polk State College and Florida Southern College have established an articulation agreement that allows eligible Polk State graduates to seamlessly enroll in a Florida Southern School of Education master’s degree program. The agreement, signed last…
Polk State College Bachelor of Science in Education: After First Year, The Programs Are Off To A Great Start
This fall, Polk State launched the inaugural Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education degrees. The initiation of these programs were a direct result of the College working with Polk County Public…
Duke Energy Foundation Supports the Polk State College STEM Classroom Learning Lab
On Monday, March 27, the Polk State College Foundation recognized Duke Energy Foundation for their contribution of $20,000 for the Bachelors in Education Program STEM Classroom Learning Lab. Duke Energy is a committed College partner…
Polk State Collegiate High Schools: Informational Sessions To Be Held
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School will host informational sessions for current high school sophomores. The collegiate high schools serve juniors and seniors. Students fulfill high…
Special Education Expert Richard Lavoie Motivates Teachers to Motivate Students
More than 500 teachers will head into the school year with newfound strategies — and renewed energy — for motivating their students after attending a Polk State-sponsored workshop featuring special education expert Richard Lavoie…
Polk State Hosting Information Sessions for New Bachelors’ Degrees in Education
This fall, Polk State will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Polk State College will host four information sessions for those interested in…
Polk State’s Woolery Recognized for “6 Trumps” Workshop
Polk State Educator Preparation Institute Director Beverly Woolery is garnering kudos from her colleagues around the country for her efforts to help teachers create more engaging and effective lessons. Woolery was recently featured on bowperson.com,…
Polk State Receives State Board of Education Approval for Two New Bachelors’ Degrees
During its meeting Wednesday in Gainesville, the State Board of Education (SBE) unanimously approved Polk State College’s plan to launch two new bachelors’ degrees in education. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome…
Polk State Hosts Best-Selling Educators Harry and Rosemary Wong; More than 1,000 Teachers and Administrators Attend
They seem like inconsequential details in the grand scheme of a school year: Greeting students at the classroom door each day, giving them an assignment to do as soon as they take their seats, explaining…