Middle School students interested in learning more about teaching can connect with Michigan Virtual Students | Michigan Virtual to enroll in an exploratory course entitled: Future Proud Michigan Educator – Explore
High School students can apply to attend the LISD Tech Center, which offers a class entitled Education Careers for high school juniors and seniors. Education Careers – Human Services – Current Programs – LISD TECH Center Students in Education Careers learn about child development and how children learn from birth to adult. The class focusses on teaching strategies, lesson plan development, how to create a learning-friendly classroom environment and many other components of education. Students have an opportunity to experience an on-the-job teaching experience as a cadet teacher. They could do a work base learning experience if they return for a second year at a childcare facility or elementary classroom. The teacher for the course is Jody Hillard and can be reached at: jody.hillard@lisd.us
Dual Enrollment Opportunities for High School Students
High School Juniors and Seniors can participate in Dual Enrollment which is a terrific way to explore the teaching profession. Students can talk with their high school counselor and work with one of the institutions below to apply.
ADRIAN COLLEGE
Adrian College offers a Future Educator Exploration Certificate which is 9 credit hours. Interested high school junior and seniors can enroll by contacting the Admissions Department 1-800-877-2246 or http://adrian.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment
Fall 22 – TED 204 Educational Psychology (3)
Fall 22 – TED 240 Foundations of Education (3)
Spring 23 – TED 242 Multicultural Education in the 21st Century (3)
SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY
Siena will be offering the following courses for dual enrollment. Each course is 3 credits. Interested high school juniors and seniors should contact 517-264-7180 or on the Siena Heights University Website.
Fall 2022 Courses available:
EDU 201AA Principles of Teaching
EDU 201AB Principles of Teaching
EDU 205 Education Communication
EDU 115 Child and Adolescent Development
ECE 114 Child Development