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Revised–May 2024

Education and Training Career Cluster

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, 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 of study 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

Aligned Advanced Academic Courses

Students should be advised to consider these course opportunities to enrich their preparation. AP or IB courses not listed under the Secondary Courses for High School Credit section of this framework document do not count towards concentrator/completer status for this program of study.

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Aligned Industry-Based Certifications

• Educational Aide I

Example Postsecondary Opportunities

Apprenticeships

• Teacher Apprentice

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Associate Degrees

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

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Bachelor’s Degrees

• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Secondary Education and Teaching

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Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees

• Educational Leadership and Administration, General
• Curriculum and Instruction

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Additional Stackable IBCs/License

• 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

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Median Wage: $81,976

Annual Openings: 2,676

10-Year Growth: 14%

Teaching and Training

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

Data Source: TexasWages, Texas Workforce Commission. Retrieved 3/8/2024.

For more information visit: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/programs-of-study-additional-resources

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Education and Training Career Cluster

Statewide Program of Study: Teaching and Training

Course Information

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.

For additional information on the Education and Training career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte 

Teaching and Training

[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.

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Level 4