Teacher Cadet
The Teacher Cadet program in Loudoun County Public Schools is a “grow your own” dual-enrollment (DE) program offered through Career and Technical Education (CTE). The program consists of Teacher Cadet I DE and Teacher Cadet II DE offered to high school juniors and seniors, respectively, who are interested in pursuing a career in education. “The program is designed to attract future teacher candidates from high school students to the field of education through exposure to a world-class curriculum and hands-on experience that focuses on teaching” (Virginia Department of Education, n.d.).
Students earn dual-enrollment credit through Shenandoah University
Teacher Cadet I DE = EDUC 210 (3 credits)
Teacher Cadet II DE = EDUC 310 (3 credits)
Students are immersed in real-world, project-based learning experiences
Students shadow LCPS teachers and interact with LCPS students during observations
Students who successfully complete a course or the program will receive a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Human Resources and Talent Development (HRTD) department
Current Sohphomores and Juniors can apply:
Students must have and maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA or equivalent
Students must submit two (2) letters of recommendation
Students must submit a student-created response (i.e., presentation, essay, drawing, video, etc.)
Eligible students should express their interest in the Student Opportunities portal in LCPSGo.
Click here for directions.
PLEASE NOTE: The 2022-2023 Teacher Cadet Interest process must be completed by January 28,2022.
LCPS Teacher Cadet Information Page
Curious? Questions? Please reach out to LCHS Teacher Cadet Instructor, Kathleen Evangelisto, at Email Kathleen Evangelisto
More information can also be found at LCPS CTE site by clicking on “Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Teacher Cadet Program Interest Information.”