Program Code: CC.CTEPREP
This program meets the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) professional development requirements for industry experts seeking an Oregon Restricted or Preliminary CTE license to teach in secondary CTE (middle and high school) programs. It also provides professional development for post-secondary CTE (community college) faculty and instructors teaching in registered apprenticeships to improve teaching skills and understanding of the learning process. This certificate provides individuals with educational foundations in classroom and program management and develops skills needed to meet the needs of diverse students and to integrate developmentally appropriate and culturally competent instructional strategies.
For information contact Laurette Scott, 503-594-3840 or laurette@clackamas.edu
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- perform in accordance with the legal rights and responsibilities of teachers and students in educational settings;
- create, deliver, and adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners;
- effectively manage classrooms and learning environments;
- compare, contrast, and effectively apply appropriate instructional strategies and assessments;
- apply learning theory to teach in culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate ways;
- analyze elements of quality CTE programs and current issues impacting Career and Technical Education.
This program is designed to provide current and prospective CTE teachers at the secondary and post-secondary levels with foundational skills to be successful educators in their area of professional expertise. Careers related to this certificate program include licensed teachers in middle and high school CTE programs and instructors in community college CTE programs and registered apprenticeship programs.
