Teacher Education Career Pathway
CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer incoming juniors and seniors who are interested in the educational field, an opportunity to earn college credit. Dual credit academies give high school students a chance to navigate their interests and career options to develop the most successful and individualized career path. Credits earned through this academy can be applied to CVTC's Foundations of Teacher Education Associate Degree.
Education is a dynamic and ever - changing career field. Learn about the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. Explore issues and trends in elementary, middle, and secondary institutions, including WI and national regulations, fundamentals of teaching methodologies, learning styles, and basic assessment techniques. Students will also gain experience in creating and using web tools and online classroom techniques. This academy also provides an overview of special education law, societal responses to students with disabilities and the impact of family dynamics.
Requirements
Age Requirement: Must be a Junior or Senior
Technology: A laptop or iPad with access to CVTC google account is required to complete the academy.
Course Information
FALL 2027
522 - 103 EDU: Intro to Ed Practices
Format: Online
Dates & Times: August 23 - December 10, 2027
522 - 104 EDU: Technology in ED
Format: Online
Dates & Times: August 23 - December 10, 2027
522 - 105 EDU: Behavior Management
Format: Online
Dates & Times: August 23 - December 10, 2027
SPRING 2028
522 - 106 Edu: Child & Adolescent Development
Format: Online
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028
522 - 107 Edu: Overview of Special Education
Format: Online
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028
522 - 129 Edu: Practicum 1 (includes 96 hours in a K12 classroom setting)
Format: Online
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028
Course Descriptions
522 - 103 EDU: Intro to Ed Practices | 3 credits
Students analyze preK - 12 education in the United States, determine roles and responsibilities of school personnel, and explore current trends and best practices. Students identify how students learn and the foundations of lesson planning. Students analyze assessment strategies, classroom management, and techniques for supporting learners.
522 - 104 EDU: Technology in ED | 3 credits
The focus of this course is for students to reach and learn with information and technology rather than about information and technology. The Wisconsin Department of Public Education (DPI) states that " Information and Technology Literacy is the ability of a teacher, working independently or with others, to use tools, resources, processes, and systems responsibly to access and evaluate information in any medium, and to use that information to solve problems, communicate clearly, make informed decisions, and construct new knowledge, products, or systems." Students will analyze all aspects of information and technology literacy as well as begin their digital professional teaching portfolio.
522 - 105 EDU: Behavior Mgmt | 3 credits
Students analyze the behavior of students in educational settings. Emphasis will be given to examining the influences on behavior and creating proactive learning environments through behavioral interventions and support. Students will evaluate strategies for creating a safe and supportive classroom environment.
522 - 106 EDU: Child & Adolescent Development | 3 credits
Students will analyze the physical, cognitive and social - emotional development of children with an emphasis on school age children and adolescents. Students will examine environmental factors that influence child development. Developmental theories will be summarized and related to current teaching practices.
522 - 107 EDU: Overview of Spec Ed | 3 credits
Students examine a historical overview of special education and education law including special education disability categories as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Students explore state and federal qualification special education criteria and societal responses to students with disabilities. Students examine the impact of a student with disabilities on family dynamics and the role school personnel play in supporting students with disabilities.
522 - 129 EDU: Practicum 1 (includes 96 hours in a K12 classroom setting) | 3 credits
Students apply the skills learned in previous program courses in a school setting while under the supervision of a Department of Public Instruction certified teacher. Students support learners while demonstrating professionalism. Students begin the reflective process.
Just the Facts
Fall 2027
18 Credit High School Academy
Registration Status
Open
Academy Dates
August 23, 2027 - May 19, 2028
Days of The Week
Online
Times
Online
Classroom Location
Online
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