Teaching Professions Academy

Teaching Professions Academy

Tech Prep Program (Earn College Credit!)

Instructors: Ms. Donna Jarzab djarzab@ohp.k12.oh.us/Ms. Judy Fletcher jfletcher@ohp.k12.oh.us

Location:

Marysville High School, Urbana South Campus, Bellefontaine High School

Length of Program:

1 or 2 years

Program Highlights:

  • Course instruction related to:
    • child development
    • learning theory
    • teaching techniques
    • safety training
    • classroom management

Job Possibilities:

  • Students are provided many internship opportunities at elementary, middle, and high schools in various content areas.
  • Students compile portfolios that summarize and reflect upon their internship experiences.
  • Completion of this pro­gram leads to career opportunities as a:
    • childcare worker
    • counselor
    • social worker
    • preschool
    • elementary, middle, or high school teacher
    • career technical teacher
    • special needs teacher
    • counselor
    • teacher's aide
    • post-secondary teacher
    • educational administrator

College Partnerships/Articulation Agreements:

  • Clark State Community College
  • Edison State Community College
  • Rhodes State Community College
  • All State Four Year Colleges with TAG agreements- EDU 110, 216 and 217
  • University of Dayton
  • Ashland University

Oral agreements with University staff at:

  • Urbana University

Clubs/Organizations/Competitions:

  • Future Educators Association

Academic Preparation Needed Before Entering Program:

  • College prep algebra with a "C" or better
  • 2.0 GPA
  • good attendance
  • junior standing with no academic deficiencies

Other Information:

  • Education is currently experiencing a great teacher shortage, especially in the fields of math, science, engineering, technology, and special education.

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