Education & Training

The Education and Training Career Pathway provides a comprehensive foundation in Family and Consumer Science for students, centered on core coursework in Child Development and the Teacher Academy. This pathway emphasizes real-world, occupationally relevant experiences that integrate rigorous academic and technical preparation with a focus on career awareness and skill development. Through a blend of classroom instruction, laboratory work, and project-based learning—including hands-on internships and community-based leadership development—students gain the professional depth needed for the modern workforce. These standards ensure students are well-prepared for continued training, postsecondary education, and successful entry into professional careers in education.

Course Options

Child Development I
In Child Development I, the student/parent learns about infants ranging in age from birth to four months. The student works cooperatively with the instructor and the childcare assistants, observing and participating in activities, routines, and practices that encourage the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of the infants. Some of the topics in Child Development I include, but are not restricted to, child growth and development, safety and health, learning environment, relationships, pregnancy and prenatal care and career readiness.

Teaching and Working with Young Children
The student explores significant child development theorists and theories, child development milestones from pre-birth through preschool, components of a quality early childhood environment, and ways to promote healthy relationships.  Careers in an early childhood setting are explored.  Areas of study include, relationships, pregnancy and prenatal care, and career readiness. 

Teacher Cadet I /II
The Teacher Cadet Program is an introduction or orientation to the teaching profession that is designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the profession of teaching. Students study the growth and development of the learner, as well as the social, political, philosophical, cultural, legal and economic forces that shape the United States public educational system. In addition, students participate in classroom observations and an extended field experience assisting a classroom teacher with individual tutoring, group monitoring, and whole class instruction. Students study child development principles and principles of effective teaching practices.