Introduction to Paraeducator Careers - Certificate
Are you interested in working with preschool students through grade twelve? In this certificate, you'll receive a basic foundation in theory and practical application of how children learn, teaching strategies, supporting the classroom teacher with classroom management, and addressing the needs of special needs students. All courses transfer to the Paraeducator technical diploma and Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree program.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $1,924, Books: $89, Supplies: $25
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Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=615221
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Introduction to Paraeducator Careers Pathway Certificate in the number of semesters shown. All courses in this certificate may be applied toward the Foundations of Teacher Education Associate Degree and the Paraeducator Technical Degree programs.
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-522-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Introduction to Paraeducator Careers Certificate. A student must repeat the particular course with a "C" or better final grade to continue in or graduate from this program. If the course is sequential, the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence.
Course Descriptions
Students analyze preK-12 education in the United States, determine roles and responsibilities of school personnel, and explore current trends and best practices. Students identify how students learn and the foundations of lesson planning. Students analyze Assessment strategies, classroom management, and techniques for supporting learners.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringStudents examine a historical overview of special education and special education law including special education disability categories as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Students explore state and federal qualification special education criteria and societal responses to students with disabilities. Students examine the impact of a student with disabilities on family dynamics and the role school personnel play in supporting students with disabilities.
Course Typically Offered: FallProvides an overview of physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, social/emotional and growth and development birth through adolescence. Analyzes social, parental, cultural, brain, and economic influences on development.
Course Typically Offered: FallStudents evaluate models of behavior management, analyze social emotional learning, and explain the importance of proactive management techniques. In addition, students evaluate models of behavior management, analyze behavior and analyze the influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on behavior in order to focus on developing skills to assist in empowering children to take an active role in self-control and classroom management.
Course Typically Offered: Spring