Teacher Preparation Academy

Program Overview:

Bulkeley Teacher Preparatory Studies

Hartford’s Teacher Preparatory Pathway will encourage students to explore and pursue careers in the field of education. Students will have multiple opportunities to participate in project-based learning, community service and extracurricular activities that support the theme of the school. The Teacher Preparatory Pathway will provide its students with a rigorous, college preparatory program designed to build student awareness of the many options for pursuing a career in teaching. Teachers in this Pathway will share their passion and enthusiasm for teaching and will model research-based teaching and learning practices at all times.

Program Offering/Key Fact:

The purpose of Teacher Prep Studies at Bulkeley Upper School is to attract, train and recruit students who have an interest in the field of education at the PK-12 and college levels. The goal is to provide students with a rigorous curriculum and field experiences that teach them about pedagogy and career paths in the field of education that will make them competitive candidates for seats and scholarships at high ranking colleges and universities.

Special features:

• A high level of academic rigor
• Curriculum focused on preparing students for a career in the field of education
• Small Learning Environments
• Credit for AP and Early College Experience courses
• Community service-learning
• Multiple teaching experiences
• Skills learned are transferable to  all careers
• Focus on developing Presentation Skills, Public speaking, Time management and Self-reflection
• College Planning and visits