Teacher Academy

A Teacher Academy student practices reading to a group A Teacher Academy student helps local school children with a writing assignment

Course Overview

Students are introduced to the teaching profession through lessons on human growth and development, classroom diversity, ethics, professional responsibility, health, and safety. They also gain valuable experience by working with students in local classrooms across a variety of subjects, settings, and grade levels.

CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications as available as well as credentials like the Child Development Associate (CDA) for Infant-Toddler and Preschool, Michigan Youth Development Associate (Mi-YDA), and the Behavior Analyst Credential.

Related careers include classroom, special education, or substitute teachers, school counselors, library/media specialists, principals, corporate trainers, and childcare providers.

Download the Teacher Academy brochure.

College Credit

Articulated and direct credit opportunities for this program are currently in the works. Please check back in January 2025 or contact Andrea Rusco.