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Education Professionals

The Education Professions program prepares students for employment and postsecondary opportunities in education. The program provides instruction in education career choices, education structure and systems, theories, history, pedagogy, developmental stages, learning styles, and instructional methods. It also provides interactive experiences with students at different age levels in various content areas in various educational environments.

Students develop leadership and community service skills through participation in a career technical student organization (CTSO), Educators Rising, where they can compete at a local, state, or international level.

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Course Sequence: 
 
271 Education Professions 1-2
278 Teacher Academy
279 Education Practicum
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CTSO Participation
Educators Rising is cultivating a new generation of highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path from high school through college and into their teaching careers. By working with aspiring educators who reflect the demographics of their communities and who are passionate about serving those communities through public education, Educators Rising is changing the face of teaching.
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Education Profession Alumni

Ashley Kass

Ashley Kass

Elementary Education Student and Nanny
Shadow Mountain High School Early Childhood Education & Teacher Academy Alumna

"I absolutely loved every part of the programs. I loved learning about the development and in-classroom experiences, which directly impacted my career. I am now in my third year at ASU pursuing a degree in elementary education."

List of programs is current as of January 2023.

College Dual Enrollment is available for select courses. See your school counselor for course eligibility.

Program courses may be used toward the Arizona Seal of Arts Proficiency.

Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the Career and Technical Education programs of the schools.

For more information on any of the programs listed on this page, please fill out the form here 

Lacey Gooderham

Title I Pre-K Teacher at James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center
Horizon High School Teacher Academy Alumna

"I was in the Teacher Academy for two years, and it really solidified my desire to be a teacher! It gave me the 'insider's look' as to what goes into teaching and made me feel at home when I walked into the classroom. I was prepared going into college and knew exactly what I wanted to study. Teacher Academy also gave me some extra classroom hours in preparing lesson plans, delivering lessons and various activities that I was able to use in my classroom experiences later on."