The Teaching and Training program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with careers related to teaching, instructing, and creating instructional and enrichment materials. The program of study includes recognizing a variety of student groups and their corresponding needs, identifying processes for developing curriculum and coordinating educational content, and coaching groups and individuals.
Academy for Future Educators
Grade: 9 Semester(s): 2 Credit(s): 1.0 Prerequisite: None Code: 13014200 Course Abbreviation: PRINEDTR
Description: Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers within the Education and Training career cluster. Students use self-knowledge as well as educational and career information to analyze various careers within the Education and Training career cluster. Students are introduced to societal influences of education and various school models. Additionally, students learn the role and responsibilities of a classroom educator. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student’s interest area.
Grade: 9 Semester(s): 2 Credit(s): 1.0 Prerequisite: None Code: 13014200 Course Abbreviation: PRINEDTR
Description: EDUA 2303 - Trends in Education - This course explores the transformative power of education in a democratic society. The goal is to develop a clear understanding of current trends and issues in education for all citizens and those interested in a teaching career.
Grade: 10 Semester(s): 2 Credit(s): 1.0 Code: 13024700 Course Abbreviation: CHILDDEV
Prerequisite: 2955/9040 Principles of Education and Training or 2800/9021 Principles of Human Services
Description: Child Development is a course that addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.
Grade: 10 Semester(s): 2 Credit(s): 1.0 Code: 13014300 Course Abbreviation: HUGRDEV
Prerequisite: XXXX/XXXX EDUA 2303 Trends in Education - SRSU Dual Credit
Description: TBD
Grade: 11 Semester(s): 4 Credit(s): 2.0 Code: 13014400 Course Abbreviation: INPRAC
Prerequisite: 2955/9040 Principles of Education and Training or 2731/9011 Child Development
Description: Instructional Practices is a field-based (practicum) course that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials for educational environments, assist with record keeping, and perform other duties of teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.
Grade: 11 Semester(s): 4 Credit(s): 2.0 Code: 13014400 Course Abbreviation: INPRAC
Prerequisite: 2732/9732 EDUA 2301 Special Topics - SRSU Dual Credit
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Grade: 12 Semester(s): 4 Credit(s): 2.0 Code: 13014500 Course Abbreviation: PRACEDT1
Prerequisite: 2812/9812 Instructional Practices
Description: development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students in the course work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence education and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary-, middle school-, and high school-aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and perform other duties of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.
ASSURANCE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Admission to these programs is based on enrollment in EPISD secondary schools. It is the policy of EPISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its CTE programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. EPISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs.
La admisión a estos programas se basa en la inscripción en escuelas secundarias. Es norma de EPISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades de CTE, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. EPISD tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y CTE.
Revised: February 20, 2026
