Mission Statement

The mission of the TEACh³ program is to provide the community college student opportunities to explore teaching as a career, support to pursue that career and pathways to reach their goal.

TEACh³ contributes to the mission of Orange Coast College by enhancing student learning with an exemplary teacher development program that provides students with effective teaching practices and learning partnerships. TEACh³ creates a unique approach to a successful college experience through continued support and strong relationships between the student, faculty and staff.

The program goal for all TEACh³ students is that they finish the program and transfer into a university and/or credential program to become exceptional teachers and strong, articulate advocates for children, adolescents, and for education.

Program Objectives

• Encourage students to pursue a career in teaching
• Offer students early fieldwork opportunities to explore careers in teaching
• Develop and expand program partnerships with California State University and other teacher education programs
• Expand course offerings in teacher education and streamline articulation with tranfer institutions

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

1. Determine whether or not teaching is the career they desire.
2. Develop an educational plan towards a career in education.
3. Describe teacher expectations, content standards and credential requirements.