Education Professions

The Education Professions program is designed to prepare students for employment and/or postsecondary opportunities in the field of education. The program provides instruction in education career choices, education structure and systems, theories, history, pedagogy, developmental stages, learning styles and instructional methods. The Education Professions program also provides interactive experiences with students at different age levels in a variety of content areas in different educational environments.

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

Course Sequence:

271 Education Professions 1-2

278 Teacher Academy

279 Education Practicum

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.

Industry Certification

First Aid and CPR Certified

Link to Arizona CTE Professional Skills Standards

Link to the ADE Program Technical Standards

Successful Career Pathways

Teacher
Nanny/au pair
Caregiver
Child Psychologist
Pediatrician
Pediatric dentist
Counselor
Speech Pathologist

Child Care
Social Worker
Children's Book Author
Art/Music Therapist
Recreation Leader
Camp Director
Occupational Therapist

Student-Acquired Skills

Two Students Practicing With Fake Baby In Carseat

Students in this program acquire a great set of skills that can be used in their everyday lives. Life skills that are not taught in high school! Students grow and develop each year as they take on more leadership roles in their field experience.

Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Intrapersonal Skills
Leadership Skills
Self-Help Skills

Education Profession Alumni

Hanna Wood

Elementary Education Student
Shadow Mountain High School Early Childhood Development & Education Practicum Alumna

"These classes helped me to decide to become a teacher! I also had a great teacher for these two classes; Leza Aroyian is my favorite. Without her, I would be lost! She helped me find my passion for children."

FCCLA Accomplishments

Student that won gold at FCCLA Conference

Co-Curricular Club - Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national student organization tied into this program. Our FCCLA chapter has competed at the state level for the last 8 years. FCCLA students has won gold medals at the state level 6 times as well as Nationals 3 times winning All Gold! We plan community service projects, social events, fundraisers and just have a good time. We focus on building up your leadership skills and helping our community through our community service projects.

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