Highlander Charter School

What to Expect 

💼 Explore careers in education and teaching through hands-on, paid work-based learning 

🎯 Earn college credit while still in high school through a partnership with University of Rhode Island 

🏢 Get real classroom experience by working with students and learning from mentor teachers 

🤝 Receive guided support and mentorship as you build confidence and professional skills for a future education 

Career pathways to choose from: 

 Early childhood education 

 Youth Development 

 Teaching/Teaching Assistant 

You will have the opportunity to take practice Praxis exams for FREE and receive a certificate as a teaching assistant if that is your pathway choice. 

Communities Served: Statewide 

Age Range of Youth Participants: 16-18 

Timeline of Program: February – December 2026 

Schedule: Will vary depending on time of year 

Lead Contact : Jeanne D’Agostino 

Phone Number: 401-744-5973 

Email : jdagostino@hc.school 

Website: https://www.highlandercharter.org/