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The role of an Educational Assistant involves assisting children who have delays in speech, language and communication. This course will provide students with specific techniques and intervention strategies to work with speech-language pathologists in supporting these children.

The role of an Teacher Assistant involves assisting children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the characteristics associated with FASD and possible prenatal alcohol-related effects and the issues and strategies relevant to supporting these children in the classroom. Notes: This course will be offered in alternate years.

This course develops knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for educational assistants to perform their roles and responsibilities as members of an instructional team. Students are equipped to function effectively and professionally in a wide variety of educational settings from kindergarten through senior high school. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the skills and knowledge learned in their courses with practical experience in classroom environments. Note: Students are responsible for securing a placement to complete the 45 hour practicum component in a school environment.

This practicum consists of 45 hours of field work in a school setting and 5 hours of integration seminar on campus. Practicum gives students the opportunity to integrate the skills and knowledge learned in their courses with experience in classroom environments.

This course examines the teacher assistant's role in supporting children who are experiencing developmental delays in language, literacy and mathematics. The focus is on the use of developmentally appropriate/age appropriate instructional strategies and materials that are designed to improve performance and understanding in the areas of speech, reading, writing, and mathematical reasoning.

The role of a Teacher Assistant involves assisting children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. This course provides students with a basic understanding of the characteristics associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the issues and strategies relevant to supporting these children in the classroom.

This practicum consists of 6 weeks of fieldwork in a school setting and 15 hours of an integration seminar on campus. Practicum experience gives students the opportunity to integrate the skills and knowledge learned in their courses with practical experience in classroom environments. College instructors and school personnel will supervise and evaluate practicum students.

The role of an Educational Assistant involves assisting children who have a variety of exceptionalities. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of mental health issues experienced by all children, including those frequently accompanying a variety of other exceptionalities.

This course provides students with the competence required to support children in their use of technology. It provides opportunities for students to acquire basic knowledge of computer software, peripherals, and assistive technology.

This course is an introduction to the characteristics of school-age exceptional learners and their education. Emphasis will be placed on the Educational Assistant's role in supporting all student populations and their diverse needs. Specifically the course will discuss the history of education for students who have diverse needs and/or come from a variety of cultural/religious backgrounds. Strategies to promote inclusion and the right to an education that meets individual needs will be discussed from the educational assistant perspective.

This course is an introduction to the various conditions that exist within a neurodiverse population within a school setting. This will include autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, communication disorders, auditory and visual impairments, multiple and severe disabilities, physical disabilities, and giftedness. Students will learn about diagnosis, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and strategies used in school settings.