AS WE UNITE OUR STUDENTS WITH THE GIFTS OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE HAVE MANY INTERESTED IN EXPLORING EDUCATION AS A FUTURE CAREER PATH. THE EARLY CHILDCARE & EDUCATION COLLAB ALLOWS STUDENTS TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES INTO EARLY CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT AT THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER. OPPORTUNITIES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE TO EXPLORE EDUCATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS ALL GRADE LEVELS IN THE NELSON COUNTY SCHOOLS.

THE EDUCATION COLLAB IS OPEN TO STUDENTS GRADES 9-11 WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN P-12 EDUCATION

Through the experience, students will have options to work toward an Associate’s in Early Childhood Education and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or a Registered Apprenticeship with Nelson County Schools.

STUDENT SCHEDULE
Second year and above Education Collab students engage in the Education Collab in the morning at Foster Heights Elementary

First year Education Collab students engage in the Education Collab in the afternoon.

DUAL CREDIT AND EARLY COLLEGE

STUDENT SCHEDULE

There will be opportunities for morning or afternoon classes through the Education & Early Childcare Collab.

CREDENTIALING & EARLY COLLEGE

NCS partners with Elizabethtown Community & Technical College and Western Kentucky University to offer dual credit through the collab.

Students may apply for dual credit experiences as early as freshman year. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of dual credit.

APPRENTICESHIP ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Is at least 16 years of age
Has attained sufficient credits to be considered a high school senior
Meets eligibility requirements for dual credit enrollment at partner post-secondary program (WKU or ECTC)
Has completed Teaching and Learning Pathway coursework as outlined in the Related Instruction Plan
Has a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA
Is recommended for admission by selection review committee based on:
- Review of portfolio evidence
- Interview

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