TEEN CERT - An Emergency Responder Community Service, Integrated, Thematic Program

Presentation Category: 
California Partnership Academy
Presentation Description: 
Teen CERT is a program developed by Eastern Michigan University to prepare teens as emergency responders in their community. Students who are interested in ALL aspects of Public Safety find relevance in this program. Community service is integrated into the program giving students exposure to a variety of special populations.
Presentation Style
Lecture Style: 
75%
Interactive Style: 
25%
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Name: 
Linda Greer
Title: 
Academy Coordinator

Funding Opportunities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding to states to replace cuts to K-12 and higher education for several purposes including teacher professional development for making progress toward rigorous college and career-ready standards.

Information links for funding professional development:

Using Recovery Funds to Drive School Reform and Improvement

AARA Title I Part A Funds

Implementing the Recovery Act

Implementation Ideas from the Field

Perkins Funding

The CCPC conference includes professional development topics for faculty, counselors, and administrators that meet requirements of the 2006 Perkins Act (Sections 122, 124, 134, and 135).

Information links for funding professional development:

Perkins IV (2006) Legislation

Perkins IV (2006) Policy Guidance