Educator in the Workplace: Partner Information
Chester 2 - West Chester University, 3E Institute Educator 21st Century Educator Externship Course
Program Contact:
Laura Heikkila
Chester County Regional Career Education Partnership (RCEP) Project Manager
Chester County Economic Development Council
Eagleview Corporate Center, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA 19341
(610) 458-5700, ext. 312
lheikkila@cceconomicdevelopment.com
| Provides credits (e.g. Act 48; College) | Three (3) Graduate level college credits |
| Length of program/field experience (e.g. day, week, summer) | 35 hours |
| Offers orientation session | Yes |
| Requires program evaluation (Ending/exit sessions) | Yes |
| Program requirements (e.g. curriculum; assignments) | Participants must complete assignments of the course |
| Application process | Complete application through West Chester University 3E Institute (www.3einstitute.org) |
| Target audience (e.g. educators, teachers, schools, counselors, administrators) | Teachers, School Counselors, Administrators |
| Time of program (e.g. school day, after school, summer activity) | Summer course; Each participant meets with their industry partner at an arranged time |
| Multiple industry clusters present | Yes |
| Academic level addressed (e.g. High School; Middle School; Elementary) | Middle and High Schools |
| Program aligned to the Career Education and Work Standards | Yes; Standards used are addressed throughout |
| Discipline (a branch of instruction, i.e., History, Math), Industry or Participant Driven | West Chester University 3E Institute |
| Pre-work/post-work materials required | Final report/presentation given and all course assignments must be completed |
Funds for this Web site are provided under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-270) and from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education.