This certificate of achievement will provide students with the necessary knowledge for working as an entry-level educational paraprofessional in or outside of the classroom. The certificate of achievement courses will increase students' knowledge base and increase the likelihood of success when working with school-age children and adolescents. To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the following courses with at least a ‘C’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Job Skills Certificate.
The number projected completers is 20 in its first year.
There is a local need for trained paraprofessional in education. Also, research shows the "Grow Your Own" model of training future teachers can help alleviate the teacher shortage by providing paraprofessional to teacher pathways. This certificate is the first in a sequence of stackable certificates leading to a local degree.
There are no other colleges in the region that has related programs. Students who complete this certificate will be more employable for entry-level paraprofessional positions in K-8 districts. The number projected completers is 20 in its first year. There will be nearly 500 yearly job openings in this field.
Objectives:
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to identify the requirements needed to be employable as an educational paraprofessional in or outside a classroom.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to support the learning of technology and literacy at the K-8 grade levels.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to differentiate between the roles of paraprofessionals and professionals in and outside of the classroom.
There is a local need for trained paraprofessional in education. Also, research shows the "Grow Your Own" model of training future teachers can help alleviate the teacher shortage by providing paraprofessional to teacher pathways. This certificate is the first in a sequence of stackable certificates leading to a local degree.
There are no other colleges in the region that has related programs. Students who complete this certificate will be more employable for entry-level paraprofessional positions in K-8 districts. The number projected completers is 20 in its first year. There will be nearly 500 yearly job openings in this field.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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EDUC B3 | Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraprofessional | 3 | S1 |
EDUC B9 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 | S1 |
EDUC B10 | Foundations of Educational Technology | 3 | S1 |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC B3 | Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraprofessional | 3 | S1 |
EDUC B9 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 | S1 |
EDUC B10 | Foundations of Educational Technology | 3 | S1 |
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Votes were certified on 10/29/19
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Vote: Recommend
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Vote: Recommend