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"The best thing about the TAM Academy is the tight-knit community we are in, with people who express the same interest in becoming future educators. As well as our academic administrator who not only helps us when we are stuck on schoolwork but guides us when we are indecisive as a group or as individuals. The opportunities TAM has offered are conjoined with MCPS opportunities like Summer Rise, and Towson Summer Institute for Teachers. I've learned how children's minds develop, different intelligences, teaching strategies and how they affect learning. By learning all of this, I look forward to furthering my education by getting the proper credentials to become a future educator."
-Eric
OVERVIEW:
Are you interested in teaching or working in education, childcare or human services? The Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) provides hands-on learning opportunities, including a year-long internship experience in a Montgomery County Public Schools classroom and educational foundation courses.
The TAM program prepares students for further education and careers in the education profession. Upon completion of the program and passing the ParaPro test or PRAXIS Core, high school graduates are ready for employment in the teaching profession. This program is based on the outcomes of the Maryland Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree. Students can receive college credit and scholarships to several Maryland baccalaureate teacher education programs.
COURSES INCLUDE:
Human Growth and Development
Intro to Teaching as a Profession
Fundamentals of Teaching & Curriculum
Advanced Education Internship
Contact Cindy Somerville with questions or for more information.
Towson University is the affiliate university for the TAM. As such, TU continues to assume responsibility for planning and implementing relevant, high-quality, sustained professional development opportunities for TAM educators.
Interns work with established mentor teachers in local MCPS schools and classrooms
Potential to earn college credits and/or tuition stipend at select Maryland colleges and universities
Preparation for the Parapro Exam (to gain employment with MCPS as a paraprofessional in the classroom)
Additional opportunities and special consideration for future employment with MCPS upon completion of a collegiate teaching program
Team and paired teaching opportunities and classroom observations
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Towson Affiliation
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