Temple Education Scholars (TES) is a one- to two-year-long dual enrollment program designed for college-bound high school seniors to take between 3 and 5 education courses at Temple University in a supportive environment. This program prepares students for future employment as educators within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While not all TES participants may ultimately pursue admission to Temple, a major in education, and/or a teaching career as an educator, all will certainly benefit from the course offerings, peer relationships, TES program staff and Temple professors, and the experience of successfully completing college courses.
Program Highlights
- One-to two-year-long program (beginning early July through early June)
- Focused on a college and career pathway (teaching)
- Three (3) to five (5) college education courses = 9 to 16 college credits
- Prepares students for one of five (5) college majors: Early and Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Human Development / Community Engagement or a Minor in Education
- Includes college readiness programming and application support
Eligible Participants
Current 10th and 11th graders who attend Philadelphia district high schools
Completion of SDP and Temple University (TU) dual enrollment applications
- Cumulative high school minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, or minimum of 2.8 or higher with request for consideration due to extenuating circumstances
- School principal and/or counselor recommendation
- Guardian permission
- Willingness to commit to entirety of the program and its schedule
- Interest in exploring possible college major and career in education as described in students’ application essays and possible follow-up conversations for more detail
Continued eligibility for TES will depend on a Scholar’s...
Regular TES program and TU course attendance and participation
Adherence to expectations regarding communications with TES program professional and student staff and Temple course instructors
Completion of each Temple course with a grade of B- or better
Completion of program college readiness deliverables
Contributing positively to the TES program community
Length of Commitment
10th graders (rising 11th graders): Summer 2026 through HS graduation in early summer 2028
11th graders (rising 12th graders): Summer 2026 – through HS graduation in early summer 2027 (*For SY 2026-2027 ONLY)
Questions?
School District of Philadelphia students and their families with questions about the program can contact:
Rachel Gerberick
TES Program Manager
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(215) 204-6406
All Other Students / Schools / Districts:
Please contact Jody Markley, Senior Director of College Access & Pathway Programs, for information about how your school/district can get involved with Temple Education Scholars!
Jody Markley
Senior Director of College Access & Pathway Programs
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(215) 204-3112
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