The Academy for Education, Child Development, & Human Services

Portsmouth High School’s Academy of Education, Child Development, and Human Services is aligned to academic, technical and industry-based standards to ensure a rigorous state approved three-year career and technical education (CTE) program. During the second and third year of the program, the students will be provided the opportunity to experience a variety of internships where they will work directly with children at local childcare centers and elementary schools. Students who successfully complete the program will earn a certificate issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education that documents that they have successfully completed the training titled Foundations for the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards. After the successful completion of the Education, Child Development, and Human Services program, the students will be prepared to complete the Rhode Island ParaPro Assessment. A passing score on the assessment will allow the student to work as a teacher assistant in a variety of school settings. This academy provides an introduction to the field of pediatrics and the foundation for careers in education and the field of human services and family studies.