Parent Teacher Conferences: Teacher Training Pathway

Parent Teacher conferences are in full swing at GEHS. It has been very enjoyable and I wanted to share some information many parents have asked.

            Exploring Teaching is part of the Teacher Training pathway at Gardner Edgerton High School.

This Plan of Study outlines suggested classes and year to take each class in order for students to successfully complete the Teacher/Training Pathway.

A pathway is a sequence of courses that provide students with knowledge needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions. Pathways prepare students for careers!

The Teacher Training Pathway has 5 courses:

• Introductory Level Courses:
• Career and Life Planning
• Technical Level Courses:
• Family Studies
• Human Growth & Development
• Exploring Teaching
• Application Level Courses:
• Teaching Internship

When a student completes the teacher training pathway, they become eligible for articulation agreements. These are agreements with colleges that allow students to receive Advanced Standing credit through these courses.

We currently have two articulation agreements:

• Pittsburg State University
• FCS 100 Career Management in Family & Consumer Sciences (1)
• Washburn University
• ED Course (3) (awarded based on student experience)