Educator Preparation

Educator Preparation

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.

Student Prerequisites

For students to experience success in the program, the following student prerequisites are suggested:

1. C or higher in English (the previous year)

2. C or higher in high school-level mathematics (last course taken or the instructor can specify the level of math instruction needed)

3. Instructor approval and TABE reading score (eighth grade or higher)

4. No more than two discipline referrals (the previous year)

5. 90% attendance rate (the previous year)

 or

1. TABE reading score (eighth grade or higher)

2. Instructor approval

or

1. Instructor approval