Careers in Education Information and Application Packet

Careers in Education Information and Application Packet

The primary goal of the Teacher Cadet Program is to encourage academically abled students who possess exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills to consider teaching as a career. An important secondary goal of the Program is to provide these talented future community leaders with insights about teachers and schools so that they will become civic advocates of education.

The Teacher Cadet Program is an innovative approach designed to attract talented young people to he teaching profession through a challenging introduction to teaching. The Program seeks to provide high school students insight into the nature of teaching, the problems of schooling, and the critical issues affecting the quality of education in America’s schools.

Teacher Cadets

Conditions for acceptance:

·  Have a GPA/GPR of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale (B average) and/or receive a recommendation from the Review Panel. (The panel shall consist of a minimum of three members to include a school administrator or guidance counselor, the College Partner (where applicable), an instructor of the student’s choice, and, possibly, a student. The Teacher Cadet instructor serves as chair of the panel.)

·  Be enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum.

·  Be recommended in writing by three or more instructors.

·  Submit an essay on why he/she wants to be in the class. (The Cadet instructor will keep this essay on file.)

·  Be a senior and provide their own transportation to school where they will be student teaching.

·  Participate in an interview, if required.

Conditions while enrolled:

·  Agree to adhere to the Teacher Cadet Discipline Policy as outlined in the course requirements.

·  Participate and/or observe teaching activities in a variety of settings (preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, vocational education/career centers, and special education classes, with a special emphasis on critical shortage areas).

Recruitment Reference Sheet for Cadets

Requirements for enrollment:

n  B-average (3.0) or better in college-preparatory courses on a 4.0 GPA scale

n  Positive recommendations from three teachers

n  Essay addressing “Why I Want to Become a Teacher Cadet” or “How a Teacher Has Had a Positive Influence on Me”

n  Completed application form

n  Interview, if deemed necessary

The following are considered when applications are being reviewed:

·  All forms returned promptly?

·  All forms returned complete and correct?

·  Applicant’s content, grammar, and writing skills above average?

Sections of the Experiencing Education curriculum:

·  Experiencing Learning: Awareness and Reflection, Styles and Needs, and Growth and Development

·  Experiencing the Profession: History and Trends, Structure and Government, Certification and Employment, and Ethics and Professionalism

·  Experiencing the Classroom: Observation and Preparation and Application and Instruction

·  Experiencing Education: Analysis and Reflection

Nature of the course: creative and authentic application, hands-on, product rather than test-oriented, community service, cooperative learning, reading and writing on college level, class discussion, practice teaching, real-world based, self-reflection

Benefits of course:

·  Dual/Honors level course

·  College credit (if you apply and pay the fees to the partner University)

·  Information about scholarships, especially for future teachers

·  Information about psychology, parenting, and instructional strategies

·  Voice/Choice in course work

·  Field trips/ Observations

·  Career exploration opportunities

·  Prestige of being Teacher Cadet (in school and on college and scholarship applications)

·  Working with some of the finest students in the high school

Teacher Cadet Application Packet

Application, Essay, & Teacher Recommendation Form

Application Instructions:

Please complete the form below and return to Mrs. Burke by March 21st.

You will not be considered for admission into the Teacher Cadet Program until at least three teacher recommendations and essay have been received.

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First Name Middle Name Last Name

Address______

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City State Zip Phone Number(s)

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Parent(s’) /Guardian(s’) Name(s)

E-Mail ______

Number of school days absent last year ______GPR/GPR ______

Dual/AP/Honors courses you have taken:

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Courses (other than the Teacher Cadet class) you plan to take next year:

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References (List three teachers to whom you gave reference forms.)

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Essay

Choose one of the following questions to answer in essay form. You may write or type your answer in the space below.

1. Tell me about a teacher who has had a positive influence on you.

2. Why are you interested in enrolling in the Teacher Cadet Program?

Teacher Recommendation for Teacher Cadet Applicant

Applicant’s Name______

Teachers, do not return this form to the student because your responses are confidential. Please return this recommendation form to me by placing it in my teacher’s box or bringing it to my classroom. Please turn in all recommendations by the deadline of March 21, 2013. Your feedback is important in the selection of the students best suited for this class. Thank you for your interest in and support of the Teacher Cadet Program.

Teacher Cadet Instructor - Pam Burke

Using a scale of 1 (weakest) to 5 (best), please rate this Teacher Cadet applicant in the following areas. You may select DK if you don’t know how to respond to a category.

1 2 3 4 5 DK

Professional Appearance/Grooming / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Poise / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Sensitivity to Others / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Leadership Skills / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Dependability/Commitment / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Integrity / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Ability to Accept Constructive Criticism / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Ability to Work in Groups / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Creativity / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Intelligence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Academic Achievement / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Communication/Grammar/Writing Skills / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Motivation/Willingness to Work / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Potential as an educator / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / DK
Attendance

Please include comments to help the selection committee make wise choices for the Teacher Cadet Program. Continue on the back of this form if you need additional space.

Comments:

Your Name ______

How long have you known the applicant? ______

Thanks! Please return this recommendation form to Pam Burke.