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Fall 2008

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Mission and Goals
Majors in Education
Areas of Specialization
MPS "Grow Your Own" Program
GPS Paraprofessional Cohort
AmeriCorps
Scholarships
Teacher of Tomorrow

Program Review

Every five years, CGCC's Teacher Education Program undergoes an intensive self-study in which data is collected, analyzed, and used to establish goals.

Mission and Goals

CGCC's Teacher Education Program is committed to: academic competency, pride, and quality among the teaching corps.
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Mission
Goals
Core values

Majors in Education (145KB .pdf file)

CGCC's Teacher Education Program offers courses to get you started in any of the following traditional degree options:

Early Childhood (Birth through third grade)
Special Education (Grades K-12)
Elementary Education (Grades 1-8)
Secondary Education (Grades 7-12)

Areas of Specialization or Content Emphasis

Education majors should plan for an area of specialization (18-24 credit hours in a subject field) as a field of expertise. It is recommended that the area of emphasis be a "core subject" such as:

English, reading or language arts
Math
Science
Social studies
Technology

Requirements may vary among university programs. An advisor or education faculty can assist you in making this determination.

Mesa Public Schools 'Grow Your Own' Program

The Mesa Grow Your Own Program is a 2 + 2 program that starts Mesa Public Schools high school students thinking about a career in education. Students may elect to join the program in their senior year in high school, or they may be nominated by a teacher or counselor at the high school.

Gilbert Public Schools Cohort

Special education instructional aides with Gilbert Public Schools originated a cohort group working towards AA degrees to qualify under No Child Left Behind. An advisor can assist with scheduling and information about possible tuition reimbursement or financial assistance can be obtained from Jenine Davison at GPS.

AmeriCorps

Since 1994, more than 400,000 men and women have provided needed assistance to millions of Americans across the nation through their AmeriCorps service. AmeriCorps opens the door for citizens to serve in a variety of ways. Through their service and the volunteers they mobilize, AmeriCorps members address critical needs in American communities. Teacher education students may earn $2000-$4000 in scholarship money through their field experience.

Scholarships

There are many scholarship opportunities availale to education majors. CGCC education faculty fully support students in their efforts to secure financial aid and recognition for their hard work.

Teachers of Tomorrow (T.O.T.)

Teachers of Tomorrow (T.O.T.) is student organization dedicated to supporting the social and intellectual development of future teachers.

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