Teacher Academy

Students learn and apply communication and collaboration skills, classroom management techniques and strategies, and employ fundamental knowledge of educational philosophies. This class will include 2-3 field visits to classrooms to gain an in-depth view of the duties of the classroom paraprofessional.

Students will receive all of the necessary knowledge to sit for the ETS ParaPro assessment. Using classroom instruction, practice tests, and a variety of online prep materials, students will learn the reading, writing and math skills to take the ETS Parapro assessment.

Students will take two 6-week classes: one in Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities and one that is an elective class. These classes will be in an online format, with classroom instruction provided every other week.

Dates:  10/22/2024 - 5/15/2025
Schedule:  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Cost:  $2,887 (includes $2116 tuition, $249 materials, $268 testing & online fee, and $254 textbook.)
Format:  Traditional Classroom/Clinical

Program Courses Include:

Dates:  10/1/2024 to 10/24/2024
Schedule:  Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost:  $331 
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding

Description:
In this 24-hour class, you will learn to:

  • Navigate Windows Explorer
  • Create, save, and print documents
  • Work with the taskbar and folders
  • Use the desktop
  • Explore the Internet
  • And many other features

Offers articulated college credit

Dates:  11/5/2024 to 12/19/2024
Schedule:  Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM -- 12:00 PM
Cost:  $482 (includes textbook and binder supplies)
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Prerequisite:  Word Core

Description:
This 36-hour course examines principles of communication in the workplace including:

  • Writing memos, letters and reports
  • Grammar, mechanics, and style
  • Association of Records Managers and Administrators, Inc. (ARMA) rules of record management

Offers articulated college credit.

Dates:  4/1/2025 to 5/15/2025
Schedule:  Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM -- 12:00 PM
Cost:  $541 (includes binder and supplies)
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Prerequisite:  Word Core

Description:
This 36-hour course prepares students for a more successful job search.

Skills include:

  • Creating or updating resumes, cover and thank-you letters
  • Answering difficult interview questions
  • How to ask follow-up questions
  • Required "soft skills" in todays workplace

Dates:  11/5/2024 to 12/19/2024
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Cost:  $505 (includes textbook and binder supplies)
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Prerequisite:  Knowledge of computers and keyboarding

Description:  
Want to learn Excel and Word but are short on time? Take Word Basic, Word Intermediate, and Excel 2016 Basic courses in a classroom setting.

Dates:  12/2/2024 to 12/18/2025
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Cost:  $277 
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Students learn and apply communication and collaboration skills, classroom management techniques and strategies, and employ fundamental knowledge of educational philosophies. This class will include 2-3 field visits to classrooms to gain an in-depth view of the duties of the classroom paraprofessional.

Dates:  1/7/2025 to 2/13/2025
Schedule:  Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Cost:  $430 
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

This class provides students with all of the necessary knowledge to sit for the ETS ParaPro assessment. Using classroom instruction, practice tests, and a variety of online prep materials, students will learn the reading, writing and math skills to take the ETS Parapro assessment.

Certifications: National Career Readiness Certificate, ETS ParaPro.  

Dates:  2/20/2025 to 3/27/2025
Schedule:  Thursday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Cost:  $305 
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Students will take two 6-week classes: one in Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities and one that is an elective class. These classes will be in an online format, with classroom instruction provided every other week.