The PACTE (Preparation Academy for Career and Technical Educators) is a new teacher institute, designed to train highly skilled mid-career professionals, who seek to enter the career and technical education field. The program is designed for individuals currently teaching or holding a teaching contract for the upcoming academic year.
The program consists of two parts:
- An intensive summer experience focused on curriculum planning and instructional development.
- An academic year internship consisting of on-site observations, monthly Saturday induction seminars, and completion of a professional portfolio.
The program focuses on essential skills needed by beginning teachers, including: classroom management, instructional design, meeting the needs of diverse learners, identifying and utilizing community resources, and developing and marketing CTE programs.
Participants may earn graduate or undergraduate credit depending on circumstances. Additionally, Trade and Industrial and Healthcare Science candidates may choose to earn Professional Learning Units (PLU’s) in lieu of college credit.
For further information regarding PACTE contact Dr. Jimmy Williamson (drjimmy@uga.edu).