Teacher Academy

Teacher Academy Description:

The Encuentros Teacher Academy aims to encourage Latino boys to become teachers and help bring diversity to the teaching profession. Currently, only 2% of all teachers identify as Latino men, which is in sharp contrast to the every growing Latino student population in our schools. This academy fosters these young men’s aspirations by having them re-conceptualize what it means to be a teacher. Students learn about the lasting impact a teacher can have in the lives of their students, particularly for their Latino students, and they discover that becoming a teacher is one of the best ways to make positive change in their communities. The Encuentros Teacher Academy is a residential program, held on the California State University, San Marcos campus so that the prospective teachers experience college and interact with professional educators from K-12, as well as the university. 

Teacher Academy Day & Time: 

The 2024 Encuentros Teacher Academy date will take place at CSUSM on June 24th -June 29th, 2024. There is no cost associated with the Teacher Academy.

Teacher Academy Eligibility:

• Self identify as a Latino/Latinx/Hispanic/Chicano etc…
• Identify as one of the following Latinx/Latino/Latine/Hispanic, cisgender male or transgender male
• You were in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during the 2023-2024 school year. First year college students will also be considered.

Teacher Academy Application:

The application for this year’s Academy will be online. Please click the button below in order to apply: