Teacher Programs Designed to Help You Succeed!

The Arizona Teachers Academy provides a rewarding scholarship program for teachers to succeed and improve public education in Arizona, which includes compensation for educational expenses for candidates who commit to teaching in Arizona’s public schools. Find out more: arizonateachersacademy.com.

With Rio Salado's online post-baccalaureate program for teachers, you can start on the path to a teaching certificate when it's convenient for you – whether that's next Monday or next month! Learn about the options available to you at www.riosalado.edu/teachers or contact a Rio Salado College Academic Advisor at (480) 517-8580.

Take advantage of free orientation services and advice on how to be a teacher.  Learn more in RioNews.

Learn How to Be a Teacher at Free Orientation!

Ready to launch your teaching career? Join Rio Salado's Teacher Education team for a free orientation session in-person or online to learn about the educational pathways, scholarships, paid teacher-in-residence programs and employment opportunities available to help you succeed!

Check out the latest Post-Baccalaureate and Teacher-in-Residence orientation sessions now!

Rio Salado offers Arizona Department of Education approved Educator Preparation programs that provide convenient and cost-effective ways for undergraduate students and working individuals with a bachelor’s degree to transition into teaching.

For more information visit www.riosalado.edu/teachers or contact a Rio Salado College Academic Advisor at (480) 517-8580.  

Eager to learn more now?
Rio Salado Teacher Education staff member Paulina Ngo has advice and answers to some of the most common questions for newcomers to the teaching profession. Check out her RioNews blog, Expert Advice on How to Become a Teacher.

Math Emporium + You = Success!

Having problems with math? Need help overcoming test anxiety?  We have a solution! Take advantage of the tutoring services at our Math Emporium in Phoenix! 

The Math Emporium is a free service available to all Maricopa Community Colleges students—offering customized learning solutions for you— at any stage of your educational journey.

Check out this Maricopa Now feature by MCTV reporter Dee Anne Kinkade to learn more.

Pictured here is Rio Salado's Faculty Chair of Mathematics John Jensen working with Shawnda Howerton, a Rio Salado adult re-entry student who is getting re-acquainted with math and having some fun along the way.

Financial Aid Closure June 17

Don't forget about Monday special hours!  

Take advantage of self-serve options at www.riosalado.edu/financial_aid.

Friday Summer Hours Reminder

As a reminder, the Maricopa Community Colleges and most Rio Salado locations and services are closed Fridays during the slower summer months, until Aug. 2.

Please also note, our Financial Aid Office will have special hours on Monday, June 17:
• Closed: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Open: 3:30-7 p.m.

Please take advantage of self-serve options at www.riosalado.edu/financial_aid.

The following services are available on Fridays:

• Testing Centers at Tempe, Northern, the Life Long Learning Center in Surprise and the Communiversity at Queen Creek
• Dental Clinic
• All services at the Communiversity at Queek Creek
• Division of Public Service operations: KJZZ 91.5 , K-BACH 89.5 , Sun Sounds of Arizona, SPOT 127 Youth Media Centers
• Rio National

Services normally available 24/7 such as RioLearn, Technology Support Helpdesk, Ask a Librarian and My.Maricopa.edu will remain available. Students are also encouraged to use self-serve enrollment options at My.Maricopa.edu.

The college will resume regular hours Aug. 5. Please visit our locations pages for details about hours of operation for each of our locations.