The Appalachian Community of Education Scholars (ACES) is a teacher leadership program for future teachers focusing on mentoring, leadership, service, and professional development. ACES members are active leaders on campus and in the community.
The ACES program continues the legacy of teacher leadership that was provided by the Teaching Fellows program for over 25 years. The ACES program provides a sense of camaraderie for future educators that promotes a passion for teaching. ACES students participate in service projects and unique professional development opportunities. ACES also connects participants with a well-established network of education professionals across the state of North Carolina and beyond.
Program Highlights
As a member of ACES, you will participate in a variety of educational, professional and personal development opportunities including:
- opportunity to live with other members in a residential learning community
- first year retreat to build community before classes start
- seminar course on teacher leadership
- community exploration project
- mentoring incoming students
- immersive enrichment trip with a focus on a urban school district
- school district orientation
- resume workshops
- develop and practice skills for effective networking and interviewing
- professional development conference retreat
Apply
First-year or early college students
- February 1 - Apply in MyMountaineer Portal. To be considered you must also have a completed App State admissions application on file before February 1.
- March 15 - Admission decisions will be communicated via App State email and MyMountaineer portal. Selected students must commit by May 1.
Transfer students
- February 1- Apply via your MyMountaineer portal by February 1. To be considered you must have a complete App State admissions application for the upcoming Fall semester.
- April 12 - Admission decisions will be communicated via App State email and MyMountaineer portal. Selected students must commit by May 1.
Alumni
We find great value in staying connected with alumni and involving them in our programming. Learn more about how you can become more involved with the college and its students.