Educator Preparation

Educator Preparation I (formerly known as Teacher Academy) is designed to attract students to the field of education. Students will be exposed to technology in the classroom, career opportunities in the teaching arena and history & trends in American education. Human growth & development of children is included in the curriculum as well as effective teaching and learning environments. Students will receive hands-on field experiences in CPSD elementary classrooms. Students may be required to submit an application if numbers are excessive.

Educator Preparation II (formerly known as Teacher Academy II) provides students with the opportunity to gain advanced skills needed for enhancement as learners, teachers & communicators. Students will learn to implement strategies and framework components into lesson planning, to address the needs of all learners and use and analyze assessments. Students will receive advanced hands-on field experiences in CPSD elementary classrooms.

Year 3 - Students who have completed two years of Educator Preparation can apply and to be paid interns at one of the elementary schools in the district. The principals of Clinton Park, Northside, and Eastside interview the candidates and decide who will be a good fit for assisting at their perspective schools. The interns spend most of their day at working at the elementary schools then conclude the day at CHS. 

 

Educator Preparation Recruitment Video - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17M02jTf6QzpGUeHZNbGS4efrJyhJlhPD/view?usp=drive_link