Teacher Academy

The Education and Training Career Cluster professions have lifelong impacts on our future generations. Through classwork and practical experiences, students develop the art of teaching, planning and administration in schools, colleges, technical institutes and businesses. - OSPI Education & Training Career Cluster Pathway Info PDF

Career Pathway images created by Talley High School students.

Pathway courses

Child Development
Identity Relationships & Communication A, B
Teacher Academy Year 1 (CWU CHS) A, B, C
Teacher Academy Year 2 (CWU CHS) D, E, F
Pathways to Success A, B
Worksite Learning

Beyond the classroom

Students in the Teacher Academy program are paired with Renton School District classrooms as interns. Other opportunities to work with students include after school programs and district events such as Touch-A-Career each spring.

after high school

WORKFORCE. Childcare Workers ($37,000)

MILITARY. Training Specialist ($82,000), Tactical Instructor ($89,000)

APPRENTICESHIP/CERTIFICATE. Paraeducator ($35,000), Tutors ($40,000)

2-YEAR DEGREE. Preschool Teacher ($37,000)

4-YEAR DEGREE. Elementary Teacher ($64,000), Middle/High School Teacher ($70,000), Special Education Teacher ($66,000, CTE Teacher ($87,000)

GRADUATE DEGREE. K-12 Counselor ($62,000), Educational Coordinator ($75,000), Postsecondary Instructor ($90,000), K-12 Principal ($103,000), Education Administrator ($140,000)

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Program of Study

Graduation credits

CTE, Elective credits

Credentials

Paraeducator Certification

College credit

College in the High School
CTE Dual Credit

Note

Students who complete years 1 & 2 of Teacher Academy are well on their way to completion of Central Washington University's Teacher Certification program.