The Nevada Teacher Academy College Pathway Program (TACPP) gives you the chance to start exploring a future in education while you are still in high school. You do not have to wait until college to discover whether teaching is right for you.
TACPP helps you build a clear path from high school to college, educator preparation, a Nevada teaching license, and a rewarding career. Along the way, you can earn college credit, gain real-world experience, build valuable skills, and begin preparing for your future.
Maybe you already know you want to become a teacher. Maybe you are still figuring things out. Either way, TACPP gives you the opportunity to experience education before making a long-term career decision.
Through Teaching and Training coursework, education dual-credit opportunities, and Work-Based Learning experiences, you can learn what teaching is really like and discover whether a career in education fits your interests and strengths.
TACPP can help you get a head start on college.
Students may have opportunities to complete qualifying education dual-credit courses while still in high school. Earning college credit early can help you begin your college journey with credits already completed and may reduce the amount of coursework you need later.
That means you can start building momentum toward your degree before you graduate.
TACPP is not just about taking classes.
Students complete at least 15 hours of Work-Based Learning, giving you the chance to connect what you learn in school with real educational settings.
You may have opportunities to observe classrooms, work with students, learn from experienced educators, and build confidence in a professional environment.
These experiences can help you decide whether teaching is the right fit for you while developing skills you can use in many different careers.
TACPP helps you develop more than knowledge about teaching.
You can strengthen skills such as:
These are skills that can help you succeed in college, in the workplace, and in life.
Students can complete the high school portion of TACPP through one of two pathways.
Complete:
Complete:
Your school counselor can help you decide which pathway best fits your schedule, graduation plan, and future goals.
TACPP helps you understand what comes next.
Your pathway can look like this:
High School โ College โ Educator Preparation โ Nevada Teaching License โ Teaching Career
Instead of waiting until after graduation to figure out your next step, TACPP helps you start planning now.
College costs matter, and TACPP may help you take advantage of opportunities that can reduce future expenses.
Earning qualifying dual credit in high school may help reduce the amount of college coursework you need later. Students who continue toward becoming Nevada educators may also be eligible for financial assistance, scholarships, or tuition-reimbursement opportunities through state or institutional programs.
Eligibility and funding requirements can change, so be sure to review current information when planning for college.
Teachers do more than teach lessons. They encourage students, build confidence, open doors, and help shape the future.
If you choose to become an educator, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students and in your community.
TACPP can help you begin building that future today.
Talk to your school counselor and ask how you can participate in TACPP at your school.
You can simply say:
โIโm interested in TACPP. What pathway is available for me, and how do I get started?โ
Explore. Learn. Lead. Teach. Build Your Future.
