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Foundations in Education

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Foundations in Education is the foundational course for both the Educators in Training and the Early Childhood Education programs. It presents a broad overview of the work of education professionals, the history of education, the roles and responsibilities of educators, strategies for creating and presenting engaging lessons and activities, methods of measuring student progress, and the domains of development.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Education and TrainingFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Detailed information about this program

Foundations in Education is the foundational course for both the Educators in Training and the Early Childhood Education programs. It presents a broad overview of the work of education professionals, the history of education, the roles and responsibilities of educators, strategies for creating and presenting engaging lessons and activities, methods of measuring student progress, and the domains of development. Foundations in Education is the gateway to specialized courses and internship opportunities in the Education and Training cluster. Observation opportunities are strongly encouraged. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Education and Training cluster affiliate with FCCLA.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Research and report on historical events and current trends in education within the United States
  • Explore and deliberate current issues in education within the United States
  • Analyze the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics to obtain personal and professional guidance
  • Identify and interpret teacher observation and evaluation tools currently established by the State of Alabama or LEAs
  • Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of teachers, administrators
  • Create age-appropriate learning activities that actively engage students in the learning process
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education25-2021.00
  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2031.00
  • Instructional Coordinators25-9031.00
  • Teachers and Instructors, All Other25-3099.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • A scripted lesson plan — deliver under a mentor teacher's observation in a general-education classroom.
  • Classroom routines and transitions — implement consistently with a co-teacher present.
  • Student work against a rubric — score reliably under a grade-level lead.
  • Whole-group instruction on a single concept — facilitate with a mentor's coaching.
  • Behavior expectations — apply consistently using the school's framework.
  • Small-group reading or math rotations — run with prepared materials and supervision.
  • Student data on common assessments — record accurately into the school's system.
  • Family communication (newsletters, planners) — produce on a regular cadence under review.
  • Accommodations on IEPs and 504s — implement as written with collaborating staff.
  • Safety routines (drills, hallway, recess) — execute reliably as a duty teacher.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
19%
Placement Rate
69%