Teacher Academy

Teacher Academy: Early Childhood

The Teacher Academy is aimed at attracting and developing future teachers. Our program will focus on two tracks, Early Childhood Education and K–12 Education. The program takes a multi-faceted approach to examining the teaching profession that includes unique field experiences (partnering with Colonial schools) and membership in Educators Rising. Coursework explores various topics including human growth and development; teaching methods, techniques and best practices; the history of education and its social impact; and current trends in the profession. Students also have the opportunity to complete an internship similar to student teaching their senior year. Best practices are modeled in all aspects of the program, especially those aimed at high-needs students and students of diverse backgrounds. Students enrolled in this major discover teaching as a challenging and rewarding profession and build a foundation to continue post-secondary education studies. As a member of Educators Rising, students have the opportunity to participate in various events to enhance their experience in the education field, including participation in school planned events as well as the annual state competition and conference.

Students will have the opportunity to sit for the Para Pro exam***

Recommended Program of Study

Teacher Academy: K-12

The Teacher Academy is aimed at attracting and developing future teachers. Our program will focus on two tracks, Early Childhood Education and K–12 Education. The program takes a multi-faceted approach to examining the teaching profession that includes unique field experiences (partnering with Colonial schools) and membership in Educators Rising. Coursework explores various topics including human growth and development; teaching methods, techniques and best practices; the history of education and its social impact; and current trends in the profession. Students also have the opportunity to complete an internship similar to student teaching their senior year. Best practices are modeled in all aspects of the program, especially those aimed at high-needs students and students of diverse backgrounds. Students enrolled in this major discover teaching as a challenging and rewarding profession and build a foundation to continue post-secondary education studies. As a member of Educators Rising, students have the opportunity to participate in various events to enhance their experience in the education field, including participation in school planned events as well as the annual state competition and conference.

Recommended Program of Study