Calling Future Educators
Future Educators Academy (FEA) is a college partnership lab school that prepares rising high school juniors aspiring to be elementary and special education teachers through dual enrollment using accelerated, hands-on learning. After obtaining their two-year associate degree from Laurel Ridge, FEA students can transfer to a partner institution and earn their bachelor’s degree and teacher licensure two years after their high school graduation. James Madison University and the University of Mary Washington have transfer agreements with the academy, and agreements with additional universities are in progress.
Participating School Divisions
- Clarke County
- Fauquier County
- Frederick County
- Page County
- Rappahannock County
- Shenandoah County
- Warren County
- Winchester City
Locations
- Middletown Campus – 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, Virginia
- Fauquier Campus – 6480 College Street, Warrenton, Virginia
No out-of-pocket cost to students
Thanks to generous funding through the College Partnership Laboratory School Fund, students pay nothing out of pocket to obtain an associate degree through FEA , including testing preparation and test fees.
Non-competitive application
Selection is determined by lottery for qualified applicants.
Commit to teaching for two years in your home division
Supporting school divisions are dedicated to offering positions to all successful FEA grads!
Hands-on experience
Practicums, observations, workshops, and other experiential learning prepare students for an exciting and rewarding career in education. Additionally, experienced instructional staff can provide coaching for assessments.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a junior during the 2025-2026 academic year at a participating high school.
- Completed Algebra II or higher by the end of their sophomore year.
- Completed three verified credits by the end of their sophomore year.
- Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Be in good disciplinary standing with their high school
Laurel Ridge will request high school transcripts to confirm that applicants meet, or are on track to meet, all requirements as part of the application process.
Meet with your high school counselor to discuss your eligibility.
Application deadline: Dec. 16, 2024
Upcoming Information Sessions
Registration will be coming soon.
- Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. – Register Now
- Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. – Register Now
- Monday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. – Register Now
- Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. – Register Now
Questions?
Contact Future Educators Academy at [email protected].