Careers in Education
Jay A. DeTraglia,
Director
Duilio
Viscusi,
Coordinator
Phone:
(518)
736-4330
FAX: (518)
736-4331
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The Careers in Education program provides high school juniors
with a beneficial transition from high school to college level
programs, leading to licensing/certification in the field of
education.
This academically challenging program offers students the
opportunity to complete twelve (12) college credits over the
course of two years of study, including: Foundations of
Education, Introduction to Psychology, Child Development and
Adolescent Psychology.
In the first year of the program, students will have an
opportunity to observe professional educators in the following
occupations: teacher; teacher assistant; guidance counselor;
occupational, speech or physical therapist; school psychologist
or social worker; and school administrator.
The second year of the program will provide students shadowing
and internship experiences with a professional educator in their
selected career path.
Students interested in Careers in Education need to complete a
program specific application (attach here) which should be
completed by the student and returned to their guidance
counselor by mid-March each year.
View the video
here
To download an application (in PDF format),
click here.
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 Program Objectives:
Students gain an understanding of the theory and practice of
professional ethics
Students learn effective classroom management strategies and
application
Students learn about the New York State Learning Standards and
Common Core Standards
Students will understand New York State Certification
requirements
Students learn to work with special needs students
Students explore and identify career goals
Students explore Hot Topics in Education
Students will complete required shadowing/internship
experiences with educational professionals
Students learn to cultivate Parent/Teacher/Community
relationships
Elements of Course Content:
Professional Ethics in Education
Child and Adolescent Development
History of Public Education
Working with Children with Special Needs
Diverse Learning Styles/Multiple Intelligences
Public Communication and Personal Presentation
Professional Certification Requirements
Effective Planning, Teaching and Counseling Strategies
Federal, State and Local School District Design, Organization
and Regulations
Essential Skills for Success:
Academically prepared for college-level work
Study and time management skills
Research skills
Willingness to learn effective public speaking skills
Individual and teamwork skills
Meet assignment deadline requirements
Technology skills
Oral and written communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Excellent attendance for performance based program
Maturity and personal responsibility
Required Program Components:
Potential for academic success relative to college level work
(preparedness reviewed by school counselor/school administrator)
Confidentiality when working with students and sensitive
personal information
Students should be good citizens in their school and community
Personable and engaging, able to work with a diverse
population
Project a professional image and attitude
Academic credits/standing need to be on or above grade level
Maturity and ability to work with various professionals
Genuine interest in a career in educations
Career Paths:
School Psychologist
School (Guidance) Counselor
Teacher
School Administrator
Teaching Assistant
Physical Therapist
Social Worker
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
High School Credit Earned:
Seniors earn one
(1) academic credit for English 12 through integrated
instruction
Articulation Agreements exist with the following
colleges/universities:
Fulton Montgomery
Community College
Students also have the opportunity to earn College in the
High School credits through Fulton Montgomery Community College
at a reduced tuition rate
Learn more about Articulation Agreements
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