Program Overview
Inspire the next generation while discovering what it takes to become a teacher.
Explore one of the most fulfilling fields and directly impact K-12 students with Tri County Tech’s Teacher Prep Program! Explore human growth and development, learn instructional methods, and master classroom management. Our specialized classroom mimics a real classroom environment, preparing you for a six-week internship that offers a hands-on opportunity to work with students in a classroom setting. Upon completing the program, you will be ready to take the Paraprofessional Assessment or ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC®). This will allow you to begin working immediately in a classroom setting or give you an early advantage for acceptance into a college education program.
This Program Is Perfect For Students Who:
- Enjoy helping others learn and succeed
- Like working with children or younger students
- Are interested in teaching or education careers
- Have strong communication and leadership skills
- Want to make a positive difference in their community
“My goal is to become a teacher, and Tri County Tech has a great Teacher Prep Program with a great instructor.”
Schedule
Program Length: 1 Year
Program Instructor: Shelly Stephens
| Program Start Date | Program Days | Program Time |
| August 2026 | Monday – Friday | Morning or Afternoon |
Program Courses
Teaching as a Profession
History of Education
Human Growth & Development
Instructional Planning
Teaching Diverse Learners
Role of Assessment
Classroom Management
College & Career Prep
High School Credit
4 Elective Credits for Full Program
Student Organizations
Educators Rising is a community-based model, in which chapters at schools feed teacher preparation programs at institutes of higher education with the support of State Departments of Education and local funders and foundations. These entities come together to provide a clear pathway to increase teacher diversity and teacher quality. To learn more, visit EducatorsRising.org.
Career Data
Our Placement Rate: 94%
Median Hourly Earnings: *$22.68
Completion/Retention Rate: 94.12%
*Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data.
Career Opportunities
Paraprofessional
Teacher’s Assistant
Corporate Trainer
Teacher
School Administrator
School Counselor
Certifications
ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC®)
Earn College Credit
Get a head start on your future. Many Tri County Tech programs offer the opportunity to earn college credit through our partnership with Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
It’s a simple way to turn your training into college progress—saving you time and money if you choose to continue your education.
Have Questions?
Our Student Services team assists students in finding the right program, and works with counselors at our partner schools to help students apply to Tri County Tech. If you have any questions, contact us today our visit our Student Services team at our main Bartlesville campus.
