Teaching Experiences

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Teaching Experiences

• by
• Mary Stecklein, Career Development Director
• Sheryl Mitchell, Teaching Experiences Grant
  Coordinator

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History of Teacher Cadet

• Began in South Carolina in 1985
• By end of 98-99, served over 23,500 students
• 35 of all participants planned to pursue
  teaching credentials upon entering college
• 21 of 98-99 Cadets changed favorably toward
  teaching as a career
• 89 indicated the program helped them formulate a
  positive perception of teaching

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History of Teacher Cadet

• Began in South Carolina in 1985
• By end of 98-99, served over 23,500 students
• 35 of all participants planned to pursue
  teaching credentials upon entering college
• 21 of 98-99 Cadets changed favorably toward
  teaching as a career
• 89 indicated the program helped them formulate a
  positive perception of teaching

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Current Status of Teacher Cadet

• Flagship program for SC Teacher Recruitment
  Center
• 147 participating schools with 23 partner
  colleges and universities teaching 2600 students
  per year
• Over 2,000 former Teacher Cadets are currently
  teaching in SC
• Replicated in 18 other states

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Teaching Experiences in Jefferson County Schools

• Year long course for juniors or seniors
• Criteria for enrollment completed application,
  3.0 GPA, three teacher recommendations and
  possible interview
• Honors elective
• First year pilots, fall 2001, at Arvada West and
  Bear Creek High Schools

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Teaching Experiences in Jefferson County Schools

• Year long course for juniors or seniors
• Criteria for enrollment completed application,
  3.0 GPA, three teacher recommendations and
  possible interview
• Honors elective
• First year pilots, fall 2001, at Arvada West and
  Bear Creek High Schools

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Teaching Experiences in Jefferson County Schools

• Year long course for juniors or seniors
• Criteria for enrollment completed application,
  3.0 GPA, three teacher recommendations and
  possible interview
• Honors elective
• First year pilots, fall 2001, at Arvada West and
  Bear Creek High Schools

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Funding

• Began and continued under Carl Perkins Tech Prep
  grant for coordination, curriculum, site license,
  training and materials
• Continued funding as reimbursable Career
  Development program, approximately 30 rate
  including FTE
• Access to Carl Perkins Basic Grant funds
  including 820 monies, mini-grants and
  professional development

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Future Direction

• Train the trainer model
• Integration model with academic partners
• Expansion in other high schools
• Expansion of Elementary Education program at
  Warren Tech
• Co-enrollment with RRCC and credit
• Partnership with CSU and Metro State
• Support from the Governors Workforce Development
  Council