Teacher Education Program Open House
at USM/L-A
October 2004
Do you have a strong interest in teaching
at the elementary or middle school level? If so, you may
want to attend an
informational meeting and open house at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn
College Tuesday, October 26.
USM/L-A offers an undergraduate program called
CLASS (Collaborative Learning and School Success) to prepare
students for rewarding careers in the classroom. This rigorous,
non-traditional
program consists of four and a half years of academic work
and professional teacher preparation. Students are placed
in local partner schools immediately and partnered with
a mentor teacher. This enables them to begin understanding
the everyday experiences of teachers and students. Upon
completion of the CLASS Program, students earn their bachelor’s
degree in a liberal arts field, state certification to
teach K-8, and more than 30 credits towards a graduate
degree.
The CLASS PDS (Professional Development School)
program provides all of the education courses and experiences
required
to become a highly qualified, state certified candidate
for elementary and middle school teaching positions in
the State of Maine. The education courses, field experiences,
and seminars all occur on-site in local public schools,
currently the Sherwood Heights Elementary School and Auburn
Middle School.
An informational meeting and open house about
this innovative program will be held at the College Tuesday,
October 26,
from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This informal open house will include
a brief presentation about the program and provide a forum
for questions and answers. Information about admissions
and financial aid will also be available. The session,
free of charge and open to the public, will be held in
Room 170C at USM's Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster
Street in Lewiston. Light refreshments will be served.
Those who
wish to attend may register online at usm.maine.edu/lac/registration/ or
call 753-6552. Space is
limited,
so advance
registration is encouraged.
The CLASS/PDS program is designed specifically for undergraduate
students. Anyone interested in teaching who already holds
a bachelor's degree may want to consider the ETEP program.
ETEP is a post-baccalaureate teacher education program
offered through USM's College of Education and Human
Development. Those interested in ETEP are encouraged
to call 780-5306
for more information.
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