• Build both content and professional knowledge to support a future career as an educator
• Create and deliver thoughtful, relevant, and rigorous lessons using effective instructional strategies
• Develop strong professional relationships with peers and with children/students taught
• Explore various career opportunities within the field of education
• Be supported on a path from high school through college and into the profession
• Experience leadership opportunities and competition through Educators’ Rising
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment and further education in education field
- Industry Certification – Paraprofessional Praxis Certification
EDUCATION PROFESSIONS I
The level I class provides students a basic overview of the program area along with the fundamental knowledge of the program. It consists of learning the essentials and applying their knowledge through activities which are hands on projects
EDUCATION PROFESSIONS II
The level II class mainly consists of hands on real world relevant projects. Students will become completers in the program by passing a state technical assessment and receive a certificate from Arizona Department of Education. Dual enrollment may be offered to allow the student to get college credit through Maricopa Community colleges
EDUCATION PROFESSIONS PRACTICUM
This is a capstone program for all CTE students who completed a CTE program. Students will be working mainly on their work-based learning projects, along with many hands-on real-world relevant projects. Dual enrollment may be offered to allow the student to get college credit through Maricopa Community colleges. This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.
Education Professions program offered at Estrella Foothills High School