Special Education Teachers Assistant Diploma

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.

Tuition: $9500
Registration Fee: $150
Books/Materials Fee: $1500 (Shall not exceed)
External Exam Fee: $376.25

All Prices in Canadian dollars.

Costs may be covered by private/public funding,  student loans, etc. Contact us for more information.

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%.