Education and Training

Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.

The instructional content for this cluster is organized into three career pathways:

  • Administration and Administrative Support
  • Professional Support Services
  • Teaching and Training

Education and Training Programs of Study
http://www.achievetexas.org/Education.htm

Education and Training TEKS Course Listing

Principles of Education and Training

Human Growth and Development

Instructional Practices in Education and Training

Practicum in Education and Training

Education and Training : Lesson Plans for Teachers

Managing Your Classroom

With this lesson students will gain insight to an effectively run classroom that fosters a positive learning environment for students. They will be provided...

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Infants and Babies and Toddlers! Oh, My!

Babies are so much fun! So cute! So cuddly! Well…yes and no. How much do you really know about infants and toddlers? If you...

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What Happens Before Birth? Prenatal Development

Do you know anyone who is expecting a baby or who had one recently? Did you have an opportunity to visit with that woman...

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Who’s Protecting Our Children?

Usually when we think of our childhood, we think of wonderful experiences, although that is not always the case for some students. In 2008,...

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Maximize Your Job Search with a Career Portfolio

What is an employment portfolio and how can it help you land a job in a human services career field? It is a job...

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A Look at Theories: Part II

February 16, 13 // Human Growth and Development

We continue to grow and change as we go through life. Do you think teenagers think differently than young children or adults? What happens...

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The Teen Years

February 15, 13 // Human Growth and Development

This lesson will help you to better understand yourself and your peers as teenagers. We will explore many of the same topics we did...

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A Look at Theories: Part I

February 07, 13 // Human Growth and Development

Are you interested in how people develop? What can you expect of infants and toddlers? Do you want to know why your little brother...

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School-Aged Children

During this unit, you will learn how to best teach children aged six to ten years by examining their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive...

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Education and Training : Continuing Education Courses for Teachers

Principles of Education and Training

This self paced online professional development course is designed to familiarize Texas educators with the Education and Training cluster course Principles of Education and...

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Practicum in Education and Training Online Course

This self paced online professional development course is designed to familiarize Texas educators with the Education and Training cluster course Practicum in Education and...

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Education and Training : News & Updates

Invite TED Into Your Classroom

TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out in 1984 as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. It’s is a great resource for educators. Over...

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Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10

Teachers play a key role in student success, and sometimes a simple “thanks” is all a teacher needs to feel valued. Thank you, Teachers! Great teachers shape who we are today. Click on link...

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Free Training Topics for Students to Learn More about Infants and Toddlers

Have you ever wondered what makes an infant coo or a toddler tick? Child Care Licensing invites you to a new series of web-based training courses designed with you in mind! Students can participate...

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Free ED PUBS

Order free U.S. Department of Education Publications on topics such as Literacy, Reading Instruction and School Safety. http://www.edpubs.gov/

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Ethics Resource Center

Ethics Resource Center Includes tips and guidelines for writing codes of ethics, an ethics glossary, values definitions and other short articles on the practice of organizational ethic. Students can develop their own ethical standards...

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Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in our Nation’s Classrooms

The training toolkit consists of two modules that address bullying in classrooms. It is designed to assist teachers in cultivating meaningful relationships with students while creating a positive climate in the classroom. http://safesupportiveschools.ed.gov/index.php?id=1480

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Trade Schools, Colleges and Universities

This guide to Trade Schools, Colleges and Universities helps students connect with educational institutions across the United States and Canada. http://www.trade-schools.net/

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Google for Teachers

Google offers some wonderful tools for teachers. 33 pages containing ideas and how to instructions for creating Google Maps placemarks, directions creating and publishing a quiz with Google Docs forms, directions for embedding books...

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Internet and Technology Safety

Free presentations and lessons from Purdue University on Internet and technology safety. http://www.cerias.purdue.edu/education/k-12/teaching_resources/lessons_presentations/

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Have a Great Summer!

Don’t forget to keep checking our website during the summer for additional instructional resources and great ideas for next school year. The Statewide Instructional Resources Development Team looks forward to visiting with you at...

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