Fort Bend ISD February 2023

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MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT THROUGH EDUCATION \\ Trey Samuel

the district. Better still, those who complete the Education and Training pathway are offered a Letter of Intent as teachers, contingent upon their college graduation and state teaching certification, guaranteeing their employment in FBISD after college. More benefits of joining this program: • Observation and practical opportunities at the district’s Early Childhood Enterprise Lab and campuses • Heavy district buy-in and support to produce our next generation of excellent educators • Students that are FBISD homegrown have a more significant stake in seeing quality instruction continued in FBISD We strive to influence the education industry and hope our efforts as a district encourage students to enter this rewarding and impactful industry. Athletic coaches, academic counselors, principals, college professors, etc. all entered their career paths as teachers ready to

preparation Education and Training students will be able to observe and interact with the district’s best and most talented instructors and administrators across both elementary and secondary levels. At the Reese Center, students gain real-world experience by shadowing and observing the Early Education Lab, which. consists of 30 pre-K students taught using the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) curriculum. Students will also shadow secondary teachers as well as athletic coaches and fine arts teachers. They will connect with certified teachers and get a “behind the scenes” look at the ins and outs of the teaching, coaching, and training profession. FBISD offers this dynamic program in partnership with its Grow Your Own program, which provides career planning, scholarships, and employment opportunities for students, even after they graduate. Students can complete the program after just two years and may qualify to serve as an aide in

Students enrolled in this program will attend the James Reese Career and Technical Center, the district’s state-of-the-art campus dedicated to career

FORT BEND ISD’S CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) DEPARTMENT ARE EXCITED TO REINTRODUCE ITS EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM IS A THREE-YEAR PATHWAY, THAT STUDENTS BEGIN IN THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR, FOCUSING ON PLANNING, MANAGING, AND PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES. COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO PREPARE INTERESTED STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN EDUCATION AND CORPORATE TRAINING, FOR ROLES SUCH AS K-12 TEACHERS, ATHLETIC COACHES, COLLEGE PROFESSORS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND MORE.

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