Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program

Summer Institute Overview

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Summer Institute program is a rigorous, multi-week teacher preparation program for undergraduate Scholars.

Components of Summer Institute

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Change agents in school, community and district
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Professional Expectations
Meeting and exceeding standards