Education Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Education

Winter 2019

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$1200-1800

Program Description

The Education Paraprofessional program provides theory and practice in the skills for working as effective members of instructional teams. An education paraprofessional works under the supervision of a licensed/certificated staff member to assist and support educational services. Courses within all options address the Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators and the Washington State Skill Standards. The core curriculum focuses on current issues and historical foundations of regular and special education, instructional strategies, behavior management, human development and interpersonal skills in the context of a diverse society. Students will need to successfully pass a Basic Skills Test in reading, writing and math before they will be able to register for Practicum I or complete the AAS degree. Supervised practicum opportunities for hands-on experiences in schools are provided throughout this course of study. The focus on Special Education includes the core curriculum courses described above yet delve deeper into providing services for children identified with disabilities such as learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and developmental disabilities.

AAS Education Paraprofessional, General Education: The goal for this option is to support learners experiencing delays and/or those who are learning English as well as typical students within a general education setting.

AAS Education Paraprofessional, Early Childhood: Courses include the core curriculum described above and is intended to meet the needs of persons who wish to become paraeducators in grades K-3.

AAS Education Paraprofessional, School Library Media Technician: Courses include the core curriculum described above and is intended to meet the needs of persons who wish to become education paraprofessionals or school library technician paraprofessionals in a K-12 library. Library science (LMLIB) classes are taught online and students are required to take an onsite work experience class.

AA and DTA/MRP Degree: If you intend to transfer to a four year college or university to complete a teacher training program leading to certification, you must follow the associate in arts degree and the direct transfer agreement/major related program. It is important to contact an adviser in the Education Department for specific information about appropriate courses.

Certificate: This option may be most appropriate for those obtaining a degree in Early Childhood Education wishing to extend their knowledge of working with children with special needs. As of January 2002, new federal guidelines require most paraprofessionals in public K-12 schools to complete a two year program.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will practice ethical and professional standards of conduct and comply with laws (such as IDEA, Section 504, ADA) and workplace policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, reporting of abuse, discipline, chain of command and delegation and supervision.
  2. Students will display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job and are able to develop rapport and interact positively within the work environment as a member of the instructional team.
  3. Students are knowledgeable in the use of reinforcement, motivation and data collection to facilitate positive behavioral support and assist in instruction and learning.
  4. Students exemplify the philosophy that all individuals/participants can learn and contribute within a multicultural, inclusive context of children, families and colleagues.
  5. Students have documented performance indicators for the 14 Core Competencies for Paraeducators in Washington State.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities for employment include all private and public educational facilities. Agencies providing services to people with disabilities offer a variety of employment possibilities.

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter

EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
Math Related Instruction Requirement 15
15

Second Quarter

EDUC&202Intro to Education 5
PSYC&100General Psychology 5
Human Relations/Leadership Elective 5
15

Third Quarter

EDUC&115Child Development 25
HLTH 174First Aid 3
Human Relations/Leadership Elective 5
Job Skills Elective 2-3
15-16

Fourth Quarter

ECED 103College Success 3
ECED&190Observation and Assessment 3
EDUC 252Social/Emotional Development 5
EDUC 280Behavior/Classroom Management 5
16

Fifth Quarter

ECED&132Infants and Toddlers 3
ECED&139Administration of Early Learning Programs 3
ECED&170Learning Environments for Young Children 3
EDUC 281Education/Special Education Practicum I 35
14

Sixth Quarter

ECED&134Family Child Care 3
ECED&160Curriculum Development 5
EDUC 282Education/Special Education Practicum II 5
Technology Elective 42
15
90-91 credits are required for the AAS

Human Relations/Leadership Elective 

CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
HS   136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
HSGER115Multi-Cultural Perspectives in Human Services 5

Job Skills Elective 

BT   160Job Preparation Techniques 3
CMST 121Job Communication Skills 2

Math Related Instruction Requirement 

BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 5
1May substitute any MATH course 90 or above.
2EDUC& 115 may be substituted with PSYC 210.
3Prerequisite: Must successfully pass a Basic Skills Test. See the instructor prior to registration.
4Technology course needs to be from IS, CAPPS, GRDSN, LMLIB 126 or other Internet related course.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.