Are you:

• A certified teacher OR industry professional looking to increase your impact on student’s postsecondary futures?  
• Interested in teaching dual enrollment or CTE courses?  
• An industry professional looking to become a teacher but need help with classroom management, instructional practices, or writing a syllabus? 

Why Dual Enrollment?

• Dual enrollment is rapidly gaining interest among students in Arizona and across the country, however, access to these classes is limited due to the availability of certified teachers.  
• Students who take dual enrollment courses are twice as likely to go to college* 
• Students who take dual enrollment courses are more likely to stay enrolled in college, earn higher GPAs, and complete their degree*  

Incentive Program

• Arizona teachers are now eligible for a $1,000 incentive for teaching at least one dual enrollment course during the 23-24 school year  
• Eligible courses can be in either academic or occupation/workforce areas
• Contact your immediate supervisor for more information
• Eligible teachers must be reported to ADE by March 31, 2024

Getting Certified and Scholarship Information

• Teachers must meet the following criteria to teach dual enrollment courses.
  • Master’s Degree in discipline to be taught OR 
  • Master’s Degree in any area with 18 graduate credits in the discipline to be taught 
  • Certification in partnership with your local community college or university
  • For more specific information, check out this FAQ about getting certified at your local community college or university!
• Arizona Teacher Academy 
  • The ATA will cover tuition and fees for those interested in becoming a dual enrollment teacher.
  • The ATA has partnered with ASU and NAU to offer scholarships for teachers to take course work to be certified to teach dual enrollment courses.
• More information about the incentives can be found here 
• ADE Information can be found here

*According to the ASU Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence and Helios Education Foundation

Disclaimer: ElevateEdAZ is not involved in the payment of teacher incentives. Our website is intended to provide information for the newly approved funds as it becomes available.