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Teacher Education

Mission Statement

Learn to Teach and Lead ...

As a Leader, Teach to Learn...

The Early Childhood Development and  Teacher Education program at Jackson Community College prepares future teachers to be leaders through hands-on experiences and active classroom work. Learning encompasses dialogue, social inquiry, reflection, assessment and skill building. Students participate in portfolio building and service learning opportunities.  The JCC Teacher Education Program nurtures students who think critically, value service and advocate for children.

The American Association of Community Colleges and the National Science Foundation has recognized JCC's teacher education program as of the top ten community college teacher education program in the country. 

Welcome to the World of Teacher Education at JCC

This web site has been developed to assist future teachers with basic information about the teaching profession.

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Information and resources for this website provided by EDU faculty.

Mary Belknap, Teacher Education Coordinator

Ellen Young, EDU Website Manager

"Teach as though the future depends on it - it does."