Educator Preparation

Pathway Description

Educator preparation is a program for students in the education and training career cluster. It is a high school program with courses designed to attract students to the field of education, provide information and field experiences relevant to pursuing a degree in education, and prepare students for the rigors of a career in education in hopes they will remain long-term educators. The educator preparation program includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will prepare students for employment or postsecondary education. Students will develop a professional portfolio featuring work samples, experiences, and career plans related to the field.

• Educator Preparation - Year 1  Educator Preparation I is an entry-level course. Students gain foundation competencies related to students as learners, planning and assessing teaching, teaching strategies, and communication skills. Students receive hands-on field experiences (two Carnegie units).

• Educator Preparation - Year 2. Educator Preparation II provides students with the opportunity to gain advanced skills needed to enhance them as learners, teachers, and communicators. Students receive advanced hands-on field experiences.

 

Mrs. Angela Owen is the Ed Prep Instructor.