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 the opportunity to explore careers in education through a partnership with East Rochester school district. Students participate in rotations in a variety of ER classrooms, as well as in the Teens and Tots preschool. Students in the program begin the work toward completing New York State Teacher Assistant I certification requirements and gain an understanding of the rigor and requirements necessary to work in the field of education.
Units of Study
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Seniors Only (AM Session)
- 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
Industry Based Exam/Certification
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- NYS Mandated Reporter
- Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Trainings
- Safe Schools Against Violence (SAVE)
- Dignity For All Students (DASA)
Credit
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High School Credit
- 4.0 CTE (max)
Includes: English 12
College—Dual Enrollment
(View important details about dual enrollment.)
- Monroe Community College (3 credits)
- 4.0 CTE (max)
Connections
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Career Connections
- Teacher (Pre-k–12)
- School Related Professional (SLP, OT, PT, SPED, Principal, Counselor, etc.)
College Programs
- Early Childhood Education
- Childhood Education
- Adolescent Education
- Special Education
- Occupational Therapy
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
Items to Consider
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Successful Students:
- 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