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Discover
Explore careers across education and training while learning how teachers support students, families, and communities.
Education & Training Career Cluster
Educator Prep
Teach. Inspire. Lead. Educator Prep introduces students to the profession of education through focused coursework, authentic field experiences, and preparation for college and a meaningful career in the classroom.
College ReadyBuild a strong foundation
Real ExperienceLearn in authentic settings
From Student to Educator
A pathway with purpose.
Students explore what effective educators do, observe learning in action, practice professional skills, and prepare for the academic expectations of an education degree and the responsibilities of a long-term career.
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Observe
Connect coursework to authentic classrooms through field experiences and guided observation of teaching and learning.
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Practice
Develop communication, organization, lesson-planning, collaboration, and leadership skills used by successful educators.
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Prepare
Build the confidence and academic foundation needed to pursue an education degree and enter the profession ready to grow.
Learning that reaches beyond the classroom.
The program blends career exploration, professional skill development, and field-based learning to help students see themselves as future educators.
Field Experiences
Observe and participate in authentic educational settings, connecting what students learn in the program to the daily work of educators.
Education Coursework
Study the foundations of teaching, learning, professionalism, student development, and the role of schools in the community.
Future Preparation
Prepare for the rigors of a college education program and develop habits that support long-term success in the profession.
A Career That Makes a Difference
Help shape the next generation.
Educator Prep is designed to attract talented students to education, provide meaningful exposure to the profession, and inspire future teachers to build lasting careers serving students and communities.
Explore education careers
Develop professional skills
Gain field-based experience
Prepare for college study