Outstanding new teachers now ready for hireÌýin theÌýcharterÌýschoolÌýpipeline
91³Ô¹Ï has proudly graduated its first cohort of nine participants in its PreGaTAPP () program. PreGaTAPP assists aspiring teachers to enter the field of education as highly qualified and certified teachers. All have been uniquely trained to move into teaching positions in publicÌýcharterÌýschools.
Our PreGaTAPP candidates have completed field observations at variousÌýschools, delved into educational projects, explored many topics surrounding education, and have pushed to prepare for the teaching field. We have worked with them on understanding assessments, unit planning and standards, educator ethics, instructional technology, creating positive classroom culture and contributing toÌýschoolenvironment. They have in-depth understanding of exceptional populations, as well as setting goals and pursuing topics of interest in the education field.
As we prepare these adults in to enter the classroom, 91³Ô¹Ï PreGaTAPP also works withÌýschoolsÌýto recommend teachers for hire. 91³Ô¹Ï staff direct participants so that they complete the requirements needed to become highly qualified, as well as well versed in many high needs educational topics today. ÌýCandidates create a personal portfolio of work as a culminating project for use in interviewing withÌýcharterschoolsÌýand to direct their future professional development. Amber Gant-Eldridge of our first cohort shows a great example of her qualifications for an art position in this sample video: