Education and Training Career Cluster

Revised May 2024

The Education and Training career cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services. All parts of courses are designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training career cluster. This career cluster includes a diverse spectrum of occupations, ranging from teaching assistant and classroom teacher to school administrator.

Statewide Program of Study: Teaching and Training

The Teaching and Training program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with careers related to teaching, instructing, and creating instructional and enrichment materials. The program includes recognizing a variety of student groups and their corresponding needs, identifying processes for developing curriculum and coordinating educational content, and coaching groups and individuals.

Secondary Courses for High School Credit

• Level 1: Principles of Education and Training
• Level 2: Human Growth and Development
• Level 3: Instructional Practices
• Level 4: Practicum in Education and Training

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Work-Based Learning Activities

• Serve as a camp counselor to learn mentoring, facilitation, and lesson planning skills
• Volunteer in a tutoring center to learn lesson planning and assessment skills

Expanded Learning Opportunities

• Participate in TAFE

Example Postsecondary Opportunities

Apprenticeships

• Teacher Apprentice

Associate Degrees

• Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
• Educational/Instructional Technology

Bachelor’s Degrees

• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Secondary Education and Teaching

Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees

• Educational Leadership and Administration, General
• Curriculum and Instruction

Additional Stackable Licenses/Certifications

• Generalist, Grades EC–4

Example Aligned Occupations

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

• Median Wage: $28,066
• Annual Openings: 10,000
• 10-Year Growth: 15%

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special Education and CTE

• Median Wage: $61,035
• Annual Openings: 8,288
• 10-Year Growth: 14%

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

• Median Wage: $81,976
• Annual Openings: 2,676
• 10-Year Growth: 14%

Aligned Industry-Based Certifications Offered in LCISD

• Educational Aide I

Additional Information

Successful completion of the Teaching and Training program of study fulfills requirements of the Public Service endorsement.

Data Source: TexasWages, Texas Workforce Commission (Retrieved March 8, 2024)

https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/programs-of-study