Teaching, they say, is the profession that makes all other professions possible. The people who work in Education and Training instill the knowledge and skills everyone from preschoolers to adult learners need to succeed. These caring, capable, and committed professionals help prepare their students for the many rewards and challenges that personal, professional, and civic life brings. If you yearn to learn, feel a calling to teach, or would like to work in a favorite subject area, then Education and Training may be the right career pathway for you.

Possible Certifications:

AAFCS Pre-Professional Certification in Education Fundamentals

Career and Technical Student Organizations:

Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) promotes personal growth and leadership development through unique learning experiences. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation

Course Descriptions:

Course Name: Instructional Practices

Course: 3

Course Number: CET030

Offered In: 11–12

Credits: 2

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center; completion of a background check

Description: Instructional Practices is a field-based internship that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, and complete other responsibilities of teachers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.