Ohio's Education and Training pathway prepares students for careers as educators, instructional designers, trainers, and education support professionals. With Ohio's extensive K-12, higher education, and corporate training systems, education careers offer diverse opportunities.
Students develop teaching skills, learn about educational psychology and learning theories, and explore various education settings including K-12 schools, higher education, corporate training, and online learning. They work in classrooms as teaching assistants and tutors, developing instructional skills.
Graduates pursue teaching degrees at Ohio universities including Ohio State, Miami University, and Ohio University, or enter roles as instructional coordinators, corporate trainers, or education support specialists. Many combine their education pathway experience with advanced degrees in specialized teaching areas.
Education and Training at a Glance
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Credentials
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Ohio's education and training standards are developed with educators, teacher preparation programs, and education leaders. Curriculum emphasizes learning theory, instructional design, classroom management, and communication skills.
Competency assessments include teaching demonstrations, lesson plans, assessment design, and classroom observations. Pathways connect to teacher preparation programs and education-related certifications.
Typical Course Sequence
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| Introduction to Education and Training |
| Teaching and Learning Strategies |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Teaching Assistant
Entry LevelAdjusted for cost of living: $28,319
Corporate Trainer
Entry LevelAdjusted for cost of living: $41,390
Teacher
ExperiencedSalary range: $59,840 - $94,810
Adjusted for cost of living: $83,586
Instructional Coordinator
ExperiencedSalary range: $58,230 - $93,370
Adjusted for cost of living: $81,211
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern in K-12 classrooms as tutors and teaching assistants, with corporate training departments, and in educational technology companies.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in Education Professional Organizations and Student Teaching Associations, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
How Sage Helps Ohio CTE Programs
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Ohio Standards Built In
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Teacher Customization
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Ongoing Updates
Curriculum stays current as Ohio standards and industry needs evolve
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