Teacher Education Career Pathway
CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer incoming sophomores, juniors, 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
A personal device - laptop or iPad and access to CVTC google account is required to complete the academy.
Course Information
522 - 106 Edu: Child & Adolescent Development
Format: Online
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Online
522 - 107 Edu: Overview of Special Education
Format: Online
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | Online
Course Descriptions
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
This course provides an overview of the special education law. Special education categories under IDEA and associated causes and characteristics will be explored as well as state and federal qualification criteria will be examined. Societal responses to students with disabilities as well as the impact of a student with disabilities on family dynamics will also be covered in this course.
Just the Facts
Spring 2028
6 Credit High School Academy
Registration Status
Upcoming
Academy Dates
January 24 - May 19, 2028
Days of The Week
Online
Times
Online
Classroom Location
Online
Registration for this academy is upcoming.
Still have questions? Please contact our HS Academies Team at 715-852-1365 for more information.
Learn more about CVTC High School Academies at cvtc.edu/HSAcademies