Dublin Teacher Academy (DTA)
Do you love working with kids, helping others learn, or seeing someone’s face light up when they finally “get it”? The Dublin Teacher Academy is your chance to step into real classrooms and experience what it’s like to be an educator, mentor, and leader. You’ll teach mini-lessons, shadow amazing Dublin City Schools teachers, and learn how to manage classrooms, plan lessons, and inspire students—long before college.
This academy combines classroom learning, field experience, and professional development through Educators Rising and other leadership opportunities. You’ll build confidence, communication skills, and a portfolio that shows colleges—and future employers—that you’re already making a difference. Upon successful completion, students earn CTAG credit toward applicable education courses.
Open to: Grades 11–12, Dublin City Schools students
Course Length: Yearlong • 2 periods daily (2.5 high school credits total)
Transportation: Free shuttle between home high schools and Emerald Campus; Transportation assistance can be supported for site internships
Enrollment: Recommended interest in teaching, child development, and leadership
Cost: Free • Optional Educators Rising membership and conference fees
Recognition: CTAG – Education Principles • Paraprofessional Certification (optional)
Contact: Home school counselor for more information; Program Instructor – Mrs. Magen Beatty