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.
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
Career Ready Attire:
Students must wear the required professional attire for our program; click here to purchase all uniform components.
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.
College Credits
- Earn up to 6 college credits
- Learn about college credit opportunities in Teacher Leadership Academy
- Learn about opportunities to earn college credit
Workplace Opportunities
Placement opportunities are available in all 12 Chester County public school districts.