Overview

The Teacher Academy is for college-bound seniors who want to become professional educators. Students are assigned to internship 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 Praxis III portfolio, which may be considered for college articulation at partnering colleges.

Admission Requirements

College-prep student with 3.0 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 (afternoon) program. Students will complete college-prep studies at the home school in the morning.

Course Competencies

Orientation to the Teaching Profession
Subject Matter Knowledge
Understanding the Learner
Communication Skills
Planning Instruction
Teaching Strategies
Learning Environment
Assessing Teaching and Learning
School and Society Relationships
Developing Technology Skills
Professional Development

Co-curricular Activities

Internship Experience
Tutoring in a structured environment
Field Trips
Community and other service opportunities
Portfolio Assessment (Based on Praxis II domains)
Opportunities for college credit/advanced standing through college partnerships

Student Organization

Future Educators Association

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