Preparing for College *Choosing a college *Succeeding in college Preparing for Work *Explore career choices *Begin portfolio Preparing for Family *Dating and Partner selection *Personal/Family Relationships
Parenting and Child Development
*Overview of parenting *Decision to be a parent *Challenges of teen parenting *Birth Control *Stages of Pregnancy *Child Birth *How to care for an Infant *Stages of Development of Infants and Toddlers *Careers in Child Care *Other parenting issues
Personal Finance (On My Own)
*Credit Cards/Credit Scores *Savings and investing *Insurance and taxes *Spending patterns *Creating a budget *Shopping strategies *Purchasing a car *Renting an apartment
Career Connections
Experience a human services career area such as: personal trainer, 4-H agent, counseling, social work, etc. Classroom learning will include: *Soft skills necessary for success *A job application *Students will document their experience through the use of a portfolio using a variety of media.
Exploring Teaching as a Career
*Why teach *What makes a good teacher *Current events in education *Classroom management *Technology in education *Create lessons
Teaching Internship
A year-long course based upon the application of Teaching/Training Pathway competencies. This course requires the application of skills within the teaching and training professions. Extensive observation in a classroom setting will be required