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Teacher Cadet Program
The Teacher Cadet program in Loudoun County Public Schools is a “grow your own” dual-enrollment (DE) program offered through Career and Technical Education (CTE). The program consists of Teacher Cadet I DE and Teacher Cadet II DE offered to high school juniors and seniors, respectively, who are interested in pursuing a career in education. “The program is designed to attract future teacher candidates from high school students to the field of education through exposure to a world-class curriculum and hands-on experience that focuses on teaching” (Virginia Department of Education, n.d.).
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Students earn dual-enrollment credit through Shenandoah University
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Teacher Cadet I DE = EDUC 210 (3 credits)
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Teacher Cadet II DE = EDUC 310 (3 credits)
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Students are immersed in real-world, project-based learning experiences
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Students shadow LCPS teachers and interact with LCPS students during observations
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Students who successfully complete a course or the program will receive a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Human Resources and Talent Development (HRTD) department
Current Sohphomores and Juniors can apply:
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Students must have and maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA or equivalent
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Students must submit two (2) letters of recommendation
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Students must submit a student-created response (i.e., presentation, essay, drawing, video, etc.)
Eligible students should express their interest in the Student Opportunities portal in LCPSGo.
Click here for directions.
PLEASE NOTE: The 2022-2023 Teacher Cadet Interest process must be completed by January 28,2022.
LCPS Teacher Cadet Information Page
Curious? Questions? Please reach out to LCHS Teacher Cadet Instructor, Kathleen Evangelisto, at Kathleen.Evangelisto@lcps.org
More information can also be found at www.lcps.org/cte by clicking on “Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Teacher Cadet Program Interest Information.”
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