The Teacher Academy is for college-bound seniors who want to become professional educators. Students are assigned to externship experiences in area schools where they work in classrooms with professional teacher mentors.  These experiences change throughout the year and include exposure to multiple age levels and content areas (early childhood, middle school, high school, special needs, and career-technical education.)

Program completers will create a Capstone Portfolio, which may be considered for college articulation at partnering colleges.

• College-prep student with 2.5 GPA based on a 4 point scale
• 93% or better attendance rate
• Must have attained senior standing with no academic deficiencies and have passed all five parts of the OGT test
• Expressed interest in pursuing the teaching profession
• Provide own transportation to area schools

Upon successful completion of The Teacher Academy, students will receive 2.5 credits for the half-day program, with an option of up to 1 English/Elective Flex credit for the completion of the Capstone Portfolio. Students will complete college-prep studies at the home school.

• Introduction to Education and Training 
• Organizational Processes
• Communications 
• Foundations of Education
• Safety and Health 
• Technology
• Child Growth and Development
• Curriculum Strategies
• Instructional Strategies
• Family/Community Collaboration and Communications
• Professional Growth and Development

Teaching Professions Pathway

• Learning and Developmental Characteristics
• Assessment 
• Learning Environment 

• Externship Experience  
• Field Trips
• Community and other service opportunities
• Capstone Portfolio Assessment
• Opportunities for college credit/advanced standing through college partnerships

Future Educators Association

• Compete at state and national levels
• Attend leadership conferences
• Serve in elected offices
• Participate in school and community service projects