Educational Leadership is a pathway for students in the Education and Training career cluster. The Teacher Academy program is a high school program with courses designed to attract students to the field of education, to provide information and field experiences relevant to pursuing a degree in education, and to prepare students for the rigors of a career in education so they will remain long-term educators. The Teacher Academy pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will prepare students for employment or continuing education in the education field.
Educational Leadership
Brandi Thompson, Instructor
Career and Technical Program Prerequisites
Teacher Academy - Year 1
C or higher in English (previous year) C or higher in Math (last course taken or specified by instructor)
or
TABE Reading Score (8th grade or higher)
Instructor Approval
or
Instructor Approval
Teacher Academy - Year 2
Pass Year 1 with average of 70 or higher
Score 50% or higher on CPAS summative assessment
Attendance rate of 92% or better in Year 1
Successfully complete a grade, discipline, and work ethic review by the teacher
Present an updated portfolio during the review-by-teacher session
or
Instructor Approval
Early Childhood Education Degree Programs
- Early Childhood Education at East Central Community College
- Early Childhood Education at Jackson State University
- Early Childhood Education at Mississippi State University
- Early Childhood Education at University of Southern Mississippi