Level 1 Courses

PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

Course: 1570

Course Key:   PRINEDTR Credit: 1

Service ID:     13014200 Grade: 9, 10

Prerequisite: None

Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available 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 will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student's interest area.

Level 2 Courses

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Course: 1571

Course Key:   CHILDDEV Credit: 1

Service ID:     13024700 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Education and Training

Child Development is a course that addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. 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.

Level 3 Courses

INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

Course: 1568

Course Key:   INPRAC Credit: 2

Service ID:     13014400 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Principles of Education -OR- Child Development

Instructional Practices is a field-based (practicum) internship 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 complete other responsibilities of teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. NOTE: This course is double-blocked. 

Level 4 Courses

PRACTICUM IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING - HONORS

Course: 3014

Course Key:   PRACEDT1 Credit: 2

Service ID:     13014500 Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Instructional Practices

Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students background knowledge of child and adolescent 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 complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel.  Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook before selecting a practicum or career prep course.

CAREER PREPARATION for PROGRAM OF STUDY

Course: 1553

Course Key:   CPPS1 Credit: 2

Service ID:     12701121 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of two or more credits in CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in the same CTE Program of Study.

Career Preparation I provide opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that aligns directly with their selected CTE Program of Study and combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. NOTE: This course is double blocked, 1 class period, 1 work off-campus period.  Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook before selecting a practicum or career prep course.