Littleton Teacher Cadets

Students in the Teacher Cadets program explore how people learn, how schools operate, and what it's like to be a teacher. Teacher Cadets learn through creative hands-on activities, guest speakers, field trips, classroom observations, research, and job shadowing. second semester, students will work closely with a cooperating teacher for 12 weeks in a mini-student teaching experience (90 hours). This includes helping children one-on-one or in large groups, planning lessons, grading, creating and teaching. Cadets develop a professional portfolio that gives them a head-start on college. Concurrent Enrollment is available through CSU Pueblo.

All students will participate in FCCLA, a national student leadership organization. Students will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through class and community projects, participate in the State competition, and attend conferences.

Program Overview...

• A year long course for junior or seniors
• Licensed curriculum created by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement
• Aligned to Colorado Teacher Performance Standards
• Internship and portfolio development
• College oriented
• College credit available (if you earn a "B" or better)
• A High School Honors Program coloradoteachercadet.cccs.edu/

Personal Growth Opportunities Include...

• Developing leadership
• Building presentation skills
• Refining interpersonal communication skills
• Enhancing study skills for college
• Expanding career opportunities
• Earning field experience that is transferable to many teacher preparation programs

Enrichment Experiences Include...

• Active learning curriculum
• Classroom observations
• Mini teaching experiences
• Shadow educational professionals
• Student leadership opportunities

Professional Outlook

There are tremendous opportunities in the field of education for today's youth. An estimated 2.2 million new teachers will be needed within the next ten years in the United States. The Colorado Education Association predicts a great need for teachers within the next five years, with the estimated retirement of 10,000 teachers and a continuing boom in population.