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School of

Education

The School of Education provides the workforce with certified and qualified teaching
professionals. The school offers programs including Elementary Education, Elementary
Education and Special Education, and Middle School Education and Special Education. The
School of Education has structured its curriculum to strengthen lecture-based instruction by
adding a performance-based component to all courses.

Opportunities

 Increase the use of technology Market Outlook for Elementary Teachers
including the operable computer
center and learning lab US: 2016 - 2026 7%
 Demand for educators is high in the LA: 2016 - 2026 5-Stars
market
US: Avg Salary $56,900
Barriers
LA: Avg Salary $48,307
 Marketability/attractiveness
 Lack of technology
 Lack of funding

FULLY ALIGNED

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