Advances in scientific knowledge and increased public awareness of social problems and issues are contributing to a demand for high-quality social services. Public concerns over crime, security, and emergency response and the increased demand for legal intervention in business and communities will continue to drive growth of law enforcement, emergency services, and legal services. The continuous need for professionals in education fields, especially in the critical shortage areas, offers creative ways to engage young people early on in the teaching profession. Pathways: Firefighter-EMT and Teacher Academy
The Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) is a Career and Technology Education (CTE) instructional program that aligns with the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium and the Maryland Essential Dimensions of Teaching. The program prepares students for further education and careers in the education profession.
Course Sequence: Human Growth & Development through Adolescence, Teaching as a Profession, Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction, and Education Academy Internship Successful students may obtain a ParaPro certification through the Educational Testing Service assessment.
Successful students may also obtain college credits through Towson University, Stevenson University, Coppin State University, Salisbury University, Morgan State University and Chesapeake College.
Teacher Academy Course Sequence
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Human Growth & Development through Adolescence
Teaching as a Profession
Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction
Education Academy Internship
Fire Fighter and Emergency Medical Responder (MFRI)
Offered at the Upper Eastern Shore Regional Training Center of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland
This program prepares students for participation in the Volunteer Fire Companies and/or to pursue a career as an Emergency Services Provider. Students are trained in fire fighting and emergency medical technology. Prerequisite: 12th grade status
Successful students may obtain certification in Emergency Medical Responder, Fire Fighter I, Hazardous Materials Operations, Rescue Technician-Site Operations and Rescue Technician-Vehicle and Machinery Extrication. Students may also receive Articulated College Credit from the following colleges: Anne Arundel Community College, Cecil College, College of Southern Maryland, Frederick Community College, Prince George’s Community College and University College.
Firefighter & Emergency Medical Responer Course Sequence
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Course 5
Firefighter I
Emergency Medical Care
Hazardous Materials Operations
Truck Company Fireground Operations
Rescue Technician Site Operations and Vehicle Technician Extrication
