Education
Effective Teacher I (Substitute Teacher Training)
This 24-hour course, co-sponsored by Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) and Wayne Community College, is a required course for all substitute applicants. The course will provide practical training in five critical skill areas that include planning, instruction, behavior management, human relations, and professional growth. Students will also be introduced to WCPS policies. For more information, please call: 919-705-6169.
Visit the WCPS website for more information about this course.
Dates | Day(s) | Time | Location |
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11/4/2024 to 12/7/2024 | ONLINE | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS | |
11/12/2024 to 11/20/2024 | T & W | 8:30AM-3:30PM | MAGNOLIA 220 |
12/10/2024 to 12/18/2024 | T & W | 8:30AM-3:30PM | MAGNOLIA 220 |
1/13/2025 to 2/7/2025 | ONLINE | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS | |
1/21/2025 to 1/29/2025 | T & W | 8:30AM-3:30PM | MAGNOLIA 220 |
2/17/2025 to 3/14/2025 | ONLINE | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS | |
2/18/2025 to 2/26/2025 | T & W | 8:30AM-3:30PM | MAGNOLIA 220 |
3/18/2025 to 3/26/2025 | T & W | 8:30AM-3:30PM | MAGNOLIA 220 |
3/24/2025 to 4/18/2025 | ONLINE | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS | |
4/22/2025 to 4/30/2025 | T & W | 8:30AM-3:30PM | MAGNOLIA 220 |
5/19/2025 to 6/13/2025 | ONLINE | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS | |
5/20/2025 to 5/28/2025 | T & W | 8:30AM-3:30PM | MAGNOLIA 220 |
7/14/2025 to 8/8/2025 | ONLINE | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS | |
8/18/2025 to 9/12/2025 | ONLINE | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS | |
9/22/2025 to 10/17/2025 | ONLINE | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS | |
10/27/2025 to 11/21/2025 | ONLINE | ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS |
Cost: $70.00
(PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED)
Teacher Assistant Education
The following hybrid classes are designed to fulfill the Wayne County Board of Education requirement for the job of Teacher Assistant for those individuals, employed or unemployed, who need to become highly qualified (HQ). The courses focus on becoming an effective Teacher’s Assistant, studying classroom management, discipline, Exceptional Children (EC) issues and laws, computers, and more. The class also teaches the skills necessary to take the ACT WorkKeys assessment tests of Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy. Upon completing the 96 hours of coursework and completing the WorkKeys assessments, candidates will be considered “highly qualified” and employable by Wayne County Public Schools.
Teacher Assistant Training, Level I (48 hours) - HYBRID
This course is designed to fulfill the ACT WorkKeys Assessments necessary to be “highly qualified” (HQ) and employable by Wayne County Public Schools. This course, along with the following (Teacher Assistant Level Two), focuses on becoming an effective Teacher’s Assistant and covers subjects such as classroom management, discipline, exceptional children’s issues, communication skills, and more. This class includes skills review in Workplace Documents, Applied Mathematics, and Graphic Literacy.
January 7 – February 25
Tuesdays / Hybrid
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Magnolia 220
*Eligible students may qualify for a tuition waiver via the Human Resources Development Program.
Cost: $125.00
(PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED)
Teacher Assistant Training, Level II (48 hours) - HYBRID
This course is the second of two designed to fulfill the remaining education topics necessary to be “highly qualified” (HQ) and employable by Wayne County’s Public schools. It focuses on the skills needed to become an effective Teacher’s Assistant. Health and safety, including CPR, First Aid, and emergency procedures, are also included.
Prerequisite – Teacher Assistant Training, Level I
March 11- April 29
Tuesdays / Hybrid
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Magnolia 220
Cost: $125.00
(PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED)
Contacts
Coordinator Workforce & Community Service Programs
Workforce Continuing Education Services
919-739-6931
WAL 127B