Program Description

The Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) program consists of four high school courses that focus on teaching as a profession, human growth and development through adolescence, learning theory, and curriculum and instruction. Throughout their coursework, TAM students observe, create, and teach lessons. They focus on creating a positive learning environment, using effective classroom management, and incorporating a variety of learning strategies to meet the needs of all students. In the final course of this sequence TAM interns apply what they have learned as they work with a mentor teacher in an upper elementary or middle school setting.

Students who successfully complete the four courses can earn college credit and scholarships for the teacher education programs at many Maryland colleges and universities.


  • Teacher - Elementary, Middle or High School

  • Special Education Teacher - Any level

  • Librarian/Media Specialist

  • Paraprofessional

  • School Counselor

  • Child Psychologist

  • Youth or Social Worker

  • Speech & Language Pathologist



Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) Completer Course Requirements:

Offered at all high schools - Students will focus on human development from birth through adolescence. (1 credit)

Recommended to take in 10th grade.


Offered at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center, this course focuses on the profession of teaching – its history, purposes, issues , ethics, laws and regulations, role and qualifications. (1 credit)

Recommended to take in 11th grade.

Offered at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center, this course explores curriculum delivery models in response to the developmental needs of all children. (Transcripted = AP weighted GPA) (1 credit)

Recommended to take with TAP in 11th grade.


All high school Career Coordinators oversee the internship. Students will have an opportunity to integrate content and pedagogical knowledge in an educational area of interest. ( 1 -2 credits)

12th grade

Internship Eligibility:

  • Minimum GPA of 2.5

  • 94% attendance rate

  • Provide their own transportation

  • 75 hour service learning hours completed

  • All prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to enrollment

  • Students must apply for the internship

COMPLETER: Education – Middle and High School / Teacher Academy of MD