TBAISD Career-Tech Center

Programs - Teacher Academy

Program Success Indicators

ACADEMIC	INTERPERSONAL	PROGRAM SPECIFIC
Follow written & verbal directions	Flexible/adaptable to change	Multi-task oriented; ability to anticipate situations
Writing & reading skills at or above grade level	Good communicator, in writing and orally	No felony convictions
Independent worker	“People person” -able to relate well to children and adults	Responsible character, suitable to meet the needs of children
Proper use of grammar	Outgoing, able to take initiative	Appropriate grooming and hygiene
Effective communication skills	Ability to work in teams & independently	Consistent attendance
Ability to gather information using a variety of resources	Appropriate/mature behavior/ role-model/emotionally stable	Patient; able to work at children’s pace and meet individual needs
Competent in the use of technology	Accepts supervision and constructive criticism well	Detail-oriented
Ability to problem solve and think critically	Able to handle pressure; remains calm in new situations	Develop presentation skills
Good decision-making skills	Sincere interest in being with children
	Self-disciplined; responsible behavior, shows self-control
	Age-appropriate social skills
	Willingness to work toward skill mastery
	Effective manager or time
	Ability to assess own work and the work of others

Career-Tech Center Curriculum

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”
Mark VanDoren, American writer and editor

Students involved in the Teacher Academy will develop a true understanding of teaching as a career. Not only will they observe a variety of different classroom settings, they will also practice effective teaching strategies, such as:

Authentic teaching and Learning
Standards-based planning
Traditional and Alternative Assessment
Hands-on learning
Proactive classroom management
Integration of technology
Cooperative learning

Participating students and their mentors will work collaboratively to develop clear expectations, assessments and evaluations, appropriate classroom behavior guidelines, effective communication skills, and other issues critical for success with this experience.

Students will be given an opportunity throughout the year to visit/attend:

Vocational programs
Special Education programs
NMC University Center
Non-public schools
Alternative schools
Board meetings
Teacher Meetings
Regional professional development activities

Goals of the Academy:

Respond to projected national teacher shortages by regionally expanding options for our students
“Grow and nurture our own”
Provide students with early exposure to teaching as a career
Provide students with an understanding of the structure and organization of school systems
Allow students to experience a variety of educational settings: special, general, vocational
Articulation with teacher training institutions
Make a connection to a support network of students, teachers, community members, and parents