School |
Advisor |
Programs |
Battlefield High School |
TBD
571-261-4400 |
Educators Rising |
Brentsville District High School |
Katherine Meints
703-594-2161 |
Educators Rising |
Forest Park High School |
Nancy Jones
[email protected]
703-583-3200 |
Educators Rising
VTfT |
Freedom High School |
Samantha Hiatt
703-583-1405 |
Educators Rising
VTfT
|
Gar-Field High School |
Leslie Barbour
[email protected]
703-730-7000 |
Educators Rising
VTfT |
Hylton High School |
Erica Oliver
[email protected]
703-580-4000 |
Educators Rising |
Osbourn Park High School |
Tia Edwards
[email protected]
Christina Mullins
[email protected]
703-365-6500 |
Early Childhood Education
Educators Rising
VTfT |
Patriot High School |
Amber Tiernan
[email protected]
703-594-3020 |
Early Childhood Education
Educators Rising
VTfT |
Potomac High School |
Ashley Catlett
[email protected]
703-441-4200 |
Educators Rising |
Unity Reed High School |
Stephanie Nash
[email protected]
Gabrielle Sulkowski [email protected]
703-365-2900 |
Early Childhood Education
Educators Rising
VTfT |
Woodbridge High School |
Cynthia Lazo
[email protected]
703-497-8000 |
Educators Rising |
Growing Our Own Courses
Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) I
Fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows secondary students to explore careers in education. Students build a foundation for teaching; learn the history, structure, and governance of teaching; apply professional teaching techniques in the VTfT classroom and reflect on their teaching experiences. Additional educational leadership opportunities are offered through the student organization, Educators Rising.
- Grade: 11/12 with application
- Prerequisite: 2.7 GPA and application and teacher recommendation
- Dual Enrolled at some locations (3 credits)
- Associated Institution: Shenandoah University
Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) II
Students continue to explore careers in the Education and Training Cluster and Pathways. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for careers in education as they research post-secondary options, learn about the process of teacher certification in Virginia, and participate in a practicum experience. Additional educational leadership opportunities are offered through the student organization, Educators Rising.
- Grade: 12 with application
- Prerequisite: 2.7 GPA and application, teacher recommendation, VTfT I
- Dual Enrolled at some locations (3 credits)
- Associated Institution: Shenandoah University
Early Childhood Education and Services I
Students prepare to be primary providers of home, family, or institution-based child care services by focusing on the planning, organizing, and conducting of meaningful play and learning activities; child monitoring and supervision; record-keeping; and referral procedures. Critical thinking, practical problem solving and entrepreneurship opportunities within the field of early childhood education are emphasized. Practical experiences under the supervision of the instructor are required. Students also prepare for continuing education leading to careers in early childhood fields.
- Grades: 11-12
- Prerequisite: Admission to all students by application
- Dual Enrolled at some locations (6 credits)
- Associated Institution: NVCC
Early Childhood Education and Services II
Students focus on occupational skills needed by personnel employed in early childhood-related fields, such as education, medical/health care, social services, counseling, psychology, and entrepreneurship. Work-based experiences under the supervision of the instructor are required. Critical thinking, practical problem solving, and entrepreneurship opportunities within the field of early childhood education are emphasized.
- Grades: 12
- Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education and Services I
- Dual Enrolled at some locations (3 credits)
- Associated Institution: NVCC
Dual Enrollment
Students enrolled in certain high school courses can choose to become dual-enrolled with participating post-secondary institutions. Through agreements between PWCS and these colleges, students get a head start in college by earning credit for college courses by taking corresponding high school courses. Unlike Advanced Placement classes, which require additional testing to receive college credit, students enroll in college and receive credit upon successful completion of the course.