Delaware County Council has approved funding for a new Teacher Education Program in partnership between the County and DCCC. The program offers Delaware County high school students in their junior year the opportunity to attend DCCC to pursue a degree in education.

Students will attend classes at the Marple Campus at no cost to the students or their families. Students who complete the two-year program will earn 38 college credits that can be transferred into an associate degree program at the College or used to transfer into a four-year institution such as West Chester University.

Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor said, “The goal of the program is to train bright young students to become our future education leaders in Delaware County. The hope is that once they graduate with their bachelor’s degree in education that they will begin a career teaching in Delaware County.”

High school students and their families who are interested in the program can apply at dccc.edu/apply.

Students should consult with their high schools if looking to participate in this program.