About the Program

Teachers for Tomorrow (TfT) is an approved Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) program offered to high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in education. The program is designed to attract high school students to the field of education through exposure to a world-class curriculum and hands-on experience that focuses on teaching.

• Courses Available: Level 1 and Level 2 
• Potential Dual Enrollment credit on each course level 

Level 1 fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows secondary students the flexibility to explore careers in education based on the interests of the student. Students build a foundation for the structure and governance of teaching, how to apply professional teaching techniques in the classroom, and have the opportunity to participate in field experiences. This course is available to 11th and 12 graders only. 

Level 2 students continue to explore careers in the Education and Training cluster and pathways. The primary focus of the class is to act as the teacher, applying teaching methods and strategies previously learned. This course allows students to prepare for careers in education as they research post-secondary options, learn about the teacher certification process, and participate in a practicum experience. This course is available to 12 graders only. The pre-requisite is the completion of Level 1.

Program Benefits

• Students improve their personal academic achievement, in all course work, by understanding their own learning styles.
• Introduction to the teaching profession skills that can be applied in ALL career pathways
• Exploration of career pathway via internships
• Potential dual enrollment credit 
• Future employment opportunity in FCPS upon completion of Level 1 & 2 (Recruitment Contract) 
• Credentialing exam is available for Level 2 students
• Scholarship Opportunities 

Dual enrollment transfer acceptance is at the discretion of the receiving college or university. Contact your college or university to determine if Teachers for Tomorrow credit(s) from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) would be accepted.

2024-25 Program Locations

• Centreville HS
• Chantilly Academy
• Edison Academy
• Fairfax HS 
• Falls Church HS 
• Herndon HS
• Lake Braddock SS
• Marshall HS
• McLean HS
• Oakton HS
• Robinson SS
• South Lakes HS
• Westfield HS
• West Springfield HS

Contact

For more information about Teachers for Tomorrow, contact Todd Franklin (Senior Manager - Career Pathways, Department of Instructional Services) at [email protected] or Nataly Mautino (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Department of Human Resources) at [email protected].