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The image shows a smiling young woman wearing a navy jacket sitting at a desk in what appears to be a classroom or office setting, with various teaching materials and student photos on the walls. There is a figurine on the desk that says %22I Teach Tomorrow's Leaders I'm Kind of a Big Deal%22, suggesting she is a student in the technical education program.

Teacher Leadership Academy, preparing future teachers for careers in education.

Students who are interested in becoming a teacher or pursuing a career in education would be a great fit for this program. With Pennsylvania currently projecting a teacher shortage, Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA) offers students real-world experience in Chester County school districts that will help set them apart as they pursue a career in education. This program prepares students to pursue post-secondary opportunities upon successful completion.

Smartly dressed male TCHS student stands at front of classroom to teach a lesson in Teacher Leadership Academy classrom.

Career Skills

  • Present original lessons to students in a Chester County school
  • Learn how to create, write, and prepare industry-standard lesson plans
  • Develop an education philosophy based on a review of education theory and experiences received as part of classroom internships
  • Create a professional portfolio that can be used in college applications
  • Participate in mock interviews with current teachers and administrators in the field to gain experience for the future

Program Opportunities

Professional Portfolio

Students complete a portfolio based on current college format and participate in a job interview conducted by current and former Chester County Intermediate Unit administrators and human resources staff.

Workplace Opportunities

Placement opportunities are available in all 12 Chester County public school districts.