MESSAGE OF INTEREST ABOUT THE PROTEAM PROGRAMIn reponse to the Education and Econominc Development Act of 2005, schools across South Carolina are now begining to have a renewed interest in ProTeam, which includeds a curriculum-based instruction geared to make students aware of the possibilities of a choosing a career in education. To get more information about begining this program at your middle school, please contact Tria Grant at 800-476-2387.The information that follows describes ProTeam, the middle school recruitment program:Mission: - to make students who exhibit the potential for success aware of the skills needed to complete college and consider education as a viable career option, and
- to expand the pool of minority and male teachers available to the public schools of South Carolina.
Fact: South Carolina and the nation face an acute shortage of minority and male teachers, as well as academically talented students who are interested in teaching as a career.
Overview The ProTeam Program aims to interest middle school students in the education profession before they become "turned off" to the possibility of a career in teaching. Positive learning experiences and role models are essential to the Program's success. Piloted in twenty middle schools in 1989-90, the ProTeam Program now serves 24 schools serving approximately 500 students annually (see the ProTeam Directory). ProTeam provides a semester or year-long hands-on course with student driven activities that create opportunities for students to grow as learners. self-discoverycooperative group workservice learninggoal-settingcareer explorationfamily involvementteaching-like experiencesEligibility Requirements for ProTeam, the middle school program: - 7th and/or 8th graders
- Top 40% of current grade level
- Positive recommendations from current teachers
- Disposition or potential for post-secondary education
Curriculum The DreamQuest curriculum is designed to help students set realistic goals for the future that include the steps to prepare for successful completion of high school and college. It includes an emphasis on career development competencies. The ProTeam program can be considered the beginning course in the Education and Training career cluster model. The DreamQuest curriculum has seven modules. Each module has required components as well as optional ones. Family involvement activities have been infused throughout the curriculum. | Module One: | I Can Self-Reflect | | provides the opportunity for students to begin reflecting on who they are and learning how to be reflective young adults. | | Module Two: | I Can Communicate | | stresses the importance of communication. | | Module Three: | I Can Teach Others | | explores the basic nature of helping and provides experiences for the students in teacher-like roles. | | Module Four: | I Can Be Different | | explores the dynamics of living and working in diverse groups. | | Module Five: | I Can Set Goals | | teaches students how to make wise decisions in their personal and professional lives. | | Module Six: | I Can Make Decisions | | encourages students to establish the goal of attending and graduating from college and setting realistic goals for their future. | | Module Seven: | I Can Think Positively | | encourages students to develop a positive attitude in their personal relationships, in group work, and toward their education. |
Middle schools are encouraged to offer a ProTeam Club as a follow-up to the class as a means of keeping students involved in teacher-like activities and on the right path to success in high school and college. Club sponsors are encouraged to use optional activities from the curriculum at the club meetings. Also includes: - College campus visits
- Educational conferences
- Information about high school requirements
- Emphasis on service learning and family involvement
- Interaction with younger students in teacher-like activities
CERRA Continuum of Programs and Services (pdf)
CERRA Regional Service Areas (pdf)
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