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The need for highly qualified educators has never been greater. If you are seeking a career that will provide a lifetime of intellectual challenges and satisfaction and allow you to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families, education may be for YOU!
The PVCC Teacher Development Center is designed for students wishing to pursue a degree in:
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• AmeriCorps/Project Ayuda - provides students with community service opportunities for which they may receive scholarship awards.
• Beacon Teacher Program - provides students with service learning opportunities with highly qualified teachers in neighboring schools.
• Club Ed - connects students interested in education and offers peer and faculty support as well as opportunities to engage in professional development and philanthropic activities.
• Early Childhood Demonstration Center - provides students with service learning opportunities in a nationally accredited Early Care and Education Program for children three to five years of age.
• Motheread/Fatheread - introduces students to a nationally recognized family literacy program designed to build parenting, critical thinking and literacy skills, improve family communications and promote reading and story-sharing in the home.
The Teacher Connection (TTC) is designed to identify, connect and support students as they work toward careers in teaching. It reflects a commitment among the Cave Creek Unified School District, Deer Valley Unified School District, Paradise Valley Unified School District, Paradise Valley Community College and ASU West's College of Teacher Education and Leadership to inspire a diverse population of students to explore, pursue and excel in teaching careers. While attending PVCC, members of TTC will have opportunities to attend workshops, have their transcripts evaluated by an ASU West academic advisor, network with other prospective teachers, and receive guidance and support from a mentor. Participants who successfully complete the program, obtain an Arizona teaching certificate, and receive favorable recommendations from their cooperating teachers may participate in priority interviews for teaching positions in the Cave Creek, Deer Valley and/or Paradise Valley Unified School Districts. The Goals of TTC are to:
• Increase the number of highly qualified teacher candidates for the Cave Creek, Deer Valley and Paradise Valley Unified School Districts.
• Develop strategies to identify and recruit a diverse student population.
• Develop focused activities that inspire students to explore careers in teaching.
• Provide support and guidance for students who are pursuing careers in teaching.
The Teacher Education Alliance (TEALL), a partnership program between Arizona State University (ASU) and the Maricopa County Community College District, is designed to assist students working on their Associate in Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) Degree to smoothly transition to one of ASU’s professional teacher preparation programs. Benefits include guaranteed admission into an ASU Initial Teacher Certification (ITC) program, access to targeted scholarships and professional workshops, and early use of an ASU Sun Card. For more information about the TEALL program, click here.
Paradise Valley Community College’s Early Childhood Education Program is designed to give students a career path as well as the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of course offerings. Early Childhood Education faculty at PVCC have either a Master’s degree or National Teacher Board Certification, and years of experience in the field. They are committed to creating a caring community of learners, enhancing teaching and learning, and creating reciprocal relationships with students.Early childhood degree and certificate options include:
• 61 to 64-credit Associate in Arts (AA) Degree (Although it may be accepted by other colleges and universities, this degree is designed specifically for students who plan to transfer to ASU’s Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.E) Early Childhood Education degree program.)
• 64-credit Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
• 36-credit Certificate of Completion Coursework and assistance for individuals working on the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Support for individuals working toward Arizona’s Early Childhood Education Teaching Certificate and Endorsement
• Strong university and local school district partnerships working together for
your success
• Seamless transfer to university programs and teacher certification
• Guided service learning experience with highly qualified teachers in local
school districts
• Faculty, staff and peer mentoring
• Day, evening and Saturday classes
• Online and hybrid classes
• Conference and workshop opportunities with nationally known presenters
• The opportunity to build RELATIONSHIPS and to experience RIGOROUS and RELEVANT coursework
• Cost! A quality education program at a third of the cost of in-state university tuition
PVCC’s faculty and staff are eager to facilitate your success. We look forward to sharing an educational journey together here in “Paradise.” |
