New Vision Education Professions
Program Highlights
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One-Year Program (Seniors Only—AM Session)
This one-year program allows high school seniors to explore careers in education through a partnership with East Rochester Elementary School. Students participate in four 10-week rotations in different grade levels. They also gain the experience of working at least one day per week in a before/after school program. Students in this program meet the requirements of a Level 1-NYS Teacher Assistant, including NYS Mandated Reporter Training, DASA Training and Violence Prevention Training. This program allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of the rigor and requirements necessary to work in the field of education.
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Units of Study
Seniors Only (AM Session)
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- Introduction to the Teaching Profession
- Issues in Child Development and Health
- Foundations of Special Education
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- Performance and Presentation Skills for Educators
- Technology in Education
- Teaching Tolerance
- Foundations of Education
- NYS Teacher Assistant 1 Curriculum
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Employment opportunities upon completion
- Teacher (Pre-k–12)
- School Related Professional (SLP, OT, PT, SPED, Principal, Counselor, etc.)
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Further educational opportunities
Post-secondary programs in:
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- Early Childhood Education
- Childhood Education
- Adolescent Education
- Special Education
- Occupational Therapy
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Industry-based exams
- Precision Exams
- NYS TA Certification – Level 1
- Violence Prevention, DASA
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Industry certifications
- NYS TA Certification – Level 1
- NYS TA Certification – Level 1
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High School Credit
- 3.5 CTE (a.m.)
Includes:- 1.0 English 12
- 1.0 English 12
- 3.5 CTE (a.m.)
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College—Dual Enrollment
- Monroe Community College (3 credits)
- Monroe Community College (3 credits)
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Items to Consider
Successful Students:
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- Complete an application and are selected for the program
- Have a high school attendance rate in excess of 90%
- Respect the confidentiality necessary in a school setting
- Practice good judgment
- Display energy and enthusiasm
- Have the ability to communicate in a mature manner with parents and education professionals
- Work both individually and as a team member
- Meet health and safety requirements while working with young children
- Want to work in a school setting
- Plan to attend 2 or 4-year college to pursue a career in the education professions
- Are entering their senior year in September
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