Teachers for Tomorrow

VA TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW PATHWAY

The Teachers for Tomorrow program is a 2-3 year program that prepares students to enter the workforce upon graduation and/or continue training through post-secondary education programs at the associate’s, baccalaureate, masters, or doctorial level. The Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) program fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows secondary students to explore careers in education. Students will build a strong foundation for teaching, learn the history, structure, and governance of teaching; apply professional teaching techniques in the VTfT classroom; and reflect on their teaching experiences. Additional educational leadership opportunities are offered through the student organization, Educators Rising. During Level 2 students continue to explore careers in education as they research postsecondary options, learn about the process of teacher certification in Virginia, and participate in a practicum experience.

INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

GRADES: 9-12

Prerequisite(s):NONE

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students are introduced to early childhood education career opportunities and explore topics such as child development, safe and healthy environments for children, and developmentally appropriate practice that supports child development. Leadership opportunities are available through the co-curricular student organization.

INTRODUCTION TO VIRGINIA TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW

GRADES: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): NONE

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows secondary students to explore careers in education. Students build a foundation for teaching; learn the history, structure and governance of teaching; apply professional teaching techniques in the VTfT classroom and field experience; and reflect on their teaching experiences. Additional educational leadership opportunities are offered through the student organization, Educators Rising.

VIRGINIA TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW I

GRADES: 11-12

Prerequisite(s):APPROVAL OF APPLICATION

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows secondary students to explore careers in education. Students build a MCPS Program of Studies 50 2021-2022 foundation for teaching; learn the history, structure and governance of teaching; apply professional teaching techniques in the VTfT classroom and field experience; and reflect on their teaching experiences. Additional educational leadership opportunities are offered through the student organization, Educators Rising.

VIRGINIA TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW II

GRADES: 11-12

Prerequisite(s):VIRGINIA TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW I

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students continue to explore careers in the Education and Training Career Cluster and pathways. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for careers in education as they research postsecondary options, learn about the process of teacher certification in Virginia, and participate in a practicum experience. Upon successful completion of the course, students may qualify to take the ParaPro Assessment.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING

GRADES: 10-12

Prerequisite(s):NONE

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students enrolled in Child Development and Parenting focus on balancing work and family; analyzing parenting roles and responsibilities; ensuring a healthy start for mother and child; evaluating support systems that provide services for parents; and evaluating parenting practices that maximize human growth and development.