Paraeducator
Associate in Technical Arts
The Paraeducator Program prepares students to work in a school district to assist in the instruction of Reading, Writing, and Math. The program includes activity-based learning, small-group work, observation, and field-based practicum that includes the fourteen Washington State Core Competencies and is based on the Washington State Paraeducator skill standards.
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Foster a positive learning environment.
2. Assist licensed/certificated staff with student instruction.
3. Assist licensed/certificated staff with behavioral management.
4. Assist licensed/certificated staff with clerical functions.
5. Assist licensed/certificated staff with appropriate parent/family contact.
6. Maintain professional involvement.
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Sanford , Mary Humanities 141 360-475-7317
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
ECE 101 Practicum I*___________________________ 3
ECE 151 Practicum II*__________________________ 1
ECE 151A Practicum II*________________________ 1-5
All three of the above courses, or
EDUC 199 Practicum______________________________ 5__ 5-9
ECE 150 The Exceptional Child________________________ 3
ECE 188 Child Abuse and Neglect _____________________ 2
SOCIO 109 Family Abuse and Neglect_____________________ 2
Choose one of the following 2 courses:
ECE 190 Multicultural Education________________ 3
EDUC 210 Culturally Responsive Classrooms_______ 5__ 3-5
ECE 210 Family School and Community Relations________ 3
EDUC 101 Introduction to Education____________________ 5
EDUC 110 Reading Techniques for At-Risk Child_________ 5
EDUC 120 Instructional Strategies_____________________ 5
EDUC 125 Instructional Roles of Para Educators________ 5
ENGL 101 Composition*_________________________________ 5
HIST 104 The United States to 1865*___________________ 5
HIST 105 The United States since 1865*________________ 5
MATH 166 Math Reasoning/Elementary Teachers I*________ 5
PE-ED 105 College First Aid and Community CPR____ 3
or both of the following
PE-ED 109 Basic CPR______________________________ 1
PE-ED 110 Basic First Aid________________________ 1__ 2-3
PSYCH 224 Lifespan Development*________________________ 5
SCI 100 Introduction to Science*_____________________ 5
SPCH 151B Fundamentals of Speech_______________________ 5
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Successful completion of courses from the following list for a total of 90 credits:
ECE 155 Child Development______________________ 5
ECE 165 Early Childhood Curriculum_____________ 3
ECE 177 Science and Math for Young Children____ 3
ECE 179 Language and Literacy Development______ 3
ECE 185 Guidance and Leadership________________ 3
MATH 167 Math Reasoning/Elementary Teachers II*_ 5_ 8-15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 90
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: 2007-2008 Olympic College Catalog |