New Vision Education This course is designed to give qualified high school seniors who are considering a career in education an exciting opportunity to explore the professional field prior to attending college. Students will work side by side with teachers and professionals to acquire knowledge through a variety of experiences in classrooms and community programs including areas such as special education, reading, counseling and audiology. Honors-level Social Studies 12 and English 12 are integrated into the curriculum, and students will earn two Occupational Education elective credits. Students also have the opportunity to earn up to six college credits in English through Cayuga Community College. Students are required to adhere to strict standards regarding confidentiality, professional behavior and to follow a dress code. The New Vision Education program will provide students the opportunity to enhance their college applications by showing related work experience and college-level research and writing skills. The students develop a portfolio of their experiences, which documents that they have successfully completed the program.   Topics Admissions Requirements Teacher Certification Requirements Professional Organizations Observations Field Experience Learning Styles Educational Theorists Brain Research Inclusion Lesson Plans Curriculum Development Child-Adolescent Development Cultural Diversity Character Education Multimedia Effective Communication Skills Resume Development Career Planning   Anticipated Rotation Sites Preschools Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools Community Programs Ability to work cooperatively & independently Completed application form, including three letters of recommendation Demonstrated commitment to post-secondary education Demonstrated interest in education or related areas Entering Grade 12 & scheduled to graduate the same year High level of maturity & responsibility Minimum 90% attendance in the home school Minimum grade point average of 80% Respect of confidentiality & successful completion of the interview process   Related College Studies Child Development Early Childhood Education ( B- Gr.2) Elementary Education ( K- Gr. 6) Secondary Education ( Gr.7-12) Special Education Human Services Family and Consumer Sciences Speech-Language Pathology Communication Studies Social Work Psychology Contact your school counselor or call the Career Services Office at 963-4255 for more information on this program.