Project Tomorrow: Programs

YouthTEACH2Learn

Overview

Community Service

Road Trip

Participating Schools

"Learning how to work with diversity within our teaching groups
is a helpful skill that we will be able to apply wherever we go in life.
Knowing how to negotiate and teach others new skills
is a vital skill that everyone should learn."
— Lauren Kasten, Trabuco Hills High School Student (2008) - Mission Viejo, CA

The YouthTEACH2Learn (formerly known as the Science Docent Program) is a year-long career exploration program where high school students explore teaching as a career. During the course, the high school students gain practical experience by observing elementary school classrooms, learning how to teach, developing and teaching standards-based lessons to younger students in neighboring elementary schools and participating in local community service projects. In addition, the high school students also have the opportunity to meet local educators, attend career panels and visit local college campuses in order to determine if the teaching is a "good-fit" for their professional goals.

Recognizing the importance of mentoring our youth and supporting their career goals, the YouthTEACH2Learn also provides 3 units of transferable college credit, the opportunity to participate in the Tomorrow's Teachers Scholarship program and an alumni network.

The program:
- Encourages career exploration and increases the number of students entering the teacher pipeline.
- Increases elementary students' interest in science at an early age.
- Provides elementary school teachers with enhanced science lessons and encouragement to improve their own science lessons.
What will students do during the class?
- Work with a team of students to develop and teach science or math lessons to elementary school students.
- Obtain valuable public speaking and presentation skills.
- Learn to work on a team.
- Participate in 20 hrs of community service related to teaching or science.
- Explore college opportunities as they attend career panels and visit local colleges, such as Cal State Fullerton, Long Beach or the University of California at Irvine.
- Learn about careers as they visit local companies during the Innovators' Road Trip.
- Attend a year-end recognition event.
- Meet other students who are interested in teaching.
- Develop relationships with future mentors.
Why would students take the class?
- Explore teaching as a career.
- Develop academic and professional skills such as leadership, teamwork, meeting deadlines and public speaking.
- Earn 3 units of transferable college credit.
- Visit companies to learn more about careers.
- Become eligible for college scholarships.
- Great resume builder, college reference, and work experience.
Please Join Us!
- Learn more about the YouthTEACH2Learn Program
- Contact us for more information
  Amy Falcone
  949 609-4660 ext 16
  afalcone@tomorrow.org