青春期教育部的教职员工致力于教育领导，并与长岛各地的学校和学区合作。通过现场经验和学生教学，我们的学生有望参与这些教学中心和该部门的活动。我们部门的所有计划都从事专业发展。对学生进度的定期检查（包括档案袋检查）和长期的个人/专业关系一样，是专业准备的一部分。
Students in this program earn a degree in both Biological Sciences and Middle Childhood Education. Candidates successfully completing this program of study are recommended by the College at Old Westbury to New York State for initial certification as Middle Childhood Education (grades 5-9) teachers. The School of Education Science Education coordinator is responsible for advising and approving students as they progress through the School of Education program. Students should also have a Biological Sciences advisor.<br>The faculty of the Adolescence Education Department is deeply committed to educational leadership and works in partnership with schools and school districts across Long Island. Through field experiences and student teaching, our students are expected to become involved in these teaching centers and in the activities of the department. All programs of our department are engaged in professional development. Periodic reviews of student progress including portfolio review are part of that professional preparation as are long-term personal/professional relationships.