Special Education Teachers Assistant Diploma

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This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

The SETA is our first program which gives a full diploma upon completion. With two successful graduating classes in Prince George and Hazelton, and a high rate of employment in various schools, the SETA program offers students a chance to learn skills that are required in classrooms which have many students that need additional assistance. From FASD to Autism to communication and teaching Math and language arts, this in-depth program covers everything a successful Teacher’s Assistant needs in order to do their job.

The Special Education Teachers Assistant Program prepares the student to assist teachers in developing and implementing appropriate instructional programs and methods within the educational settings. This 38 week program provides a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge combined with practical strategies to support classroom instructional, behavioral and social learning of students with exceptionalities.
Special Education Teachers Assistant Diploma, First Aid Certificate, CPR/HCP Certificate.

Upon successful completion of the program students should acquire knowledge and skills including how to:
· Adhere to professional and ethical behavior
· Integrate flexibility into daily practice
· Assist the student in performing day to day activities
· Assist the teacher with student planning and adapting instructional materials
· Develop collaborative relationships with students and other members of the education team to meet the needs and goals of the student
· Help students with behavioral difficulties to manage themselves productively
· Observe and report student behavior and progress
· Create and maintain accurate and confidential records
· Reinforce student learning in one-on-one and small group settings
· Assist students with exceptionalities to actualize their learning and participate in school activities
· Promote student inclusion and communicate effectively
· Effectively manage time and prioritize work
· Be sensitive to diversity
· Demonstrate knowledge of safety and child protection

Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status. Successfully complete the admissions interview and pass an entrance test. A letter of recommendation. Passing a Criminal Records Check. Must be living in Canada.

Classes are scheduled for a mandatory five hours per day, five days a week. Class time is scheduled from 9:00 – 2:30 daily with additional lab time after class. It is highly recommended that students plan to spend a minimum of six hours a day at the Centre.
Upon successful completion the graduate is prepared to be employed as an Education Assistant and work in a variety of educational settings: including k-12 classrooms, preschools, early intervention programs or community agencies focusing on children with exceptionalities. Education Assistants work with teachers in a classroom, supporting children from kindergarten to grade twelve with varying degrees of special needs.
Please contact Admissions for a list of required textbooks.
Students will be evaluated through assignments and tests. The passing grade is 60%.

Program Outline

Note: The order in which you take your courses may NOT be the same as listed below.

Course Course Name Hours
JS-121
Strategies for Success
25
EA-100
Roles and Responsibilities of the Education Assistant
25
EA-103
Childhood Development
75
CS-107
Word Core
50
EA-105
Adolescent Development
50
EA-110
Health and Personal Care
50
EA-115
Understanding Learning Exceptionalities
75
EA-120
Professional Communication in the Classroom
50
EA-125
Ethics in Human Services
50
EA-130
Supporting Students with Learning Exceptionalities
75
EA-135
Alternate and Augmentative Communication
50
EA-140
Practicum
150
CS-145
Effectively Managing Student Behavior
50
EA-155
Autism Spectrum Disorder
50
EA-160
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
25
EA-165
Language Arts
25
EA-170
Teaching Math
25
JS-132
Employment Development Strategies (EDS)
50
Total Hours
950
Course Duration: Weeks
38

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