Learn Invaluable Teaching, Speaking, and Leadership Skills
Learn necessary tools of the trade that empower you to confidently explore a bright future in the ever-evolving and always engaging field of teaching and education.
The Teaching and Educational Careers Academy (TECA) is a three-year elective program designed to give students with an interest in the fields of education and social services an inside glimpse. Students will gain experience with elementary, junior high, high school, and special needs students through their pathway experiences. This academy prepares students for college, establishes and maintains bilingual abilities and strengthens student’s leadership abilities. Students will have the opportunity to gain certification and get a job as a paraprofessional directly out of high school. Graduates will possess the personal and critical thinking skills needed for both college and career success. Working with teachers and mentors, they will learn the skills to make their passions a reality.
Academies help students explore their talents and use their experiences in the classroom to select a career path that they’re passionate about.
Build a strong foundation with A-G approved courses and prepare yourself for an exciting new education career. Classes include:
Take what you learned out into the real world and see first-hand what awaits you in the field of education. Hands-on, in-depth immersive experiences include:
Kickstart your career path in education and human services with the help of our academic instruction and industry insight to get a head start in your career. Potential career paths these programs help prepare you for include:
Contact your college & career technician for availability.
Programs are subject to change.
CE Teacher:
Ian McFadyen
(805) 278-3019
Ian.Mcfadyen@oxnardunion.org
Whether you are interested in the field of education, child development or family services, a career in education and social services can be your calling. Students will have an opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and training while in high school. This academy can provide you with the opportunity to learn, build and hone the knowledge and skills needed to start your career and make a difference in someone’s life.
Get a jump start on your college future by earning college credits and valuable real-world skills you can use for college and career.
The Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the district's academic, extracurricular, and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, targeted at any student by anyone, based on the student's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, ethnic group identification, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.