Special Education Assistant
| SEA 100 | History, Philosophy and Issues in Special Education | |
| 1.50 credits | (5,0,0) hrs | 06 wks |
| Prerequisite: SEA 102 | ||
| The student will gain an understanding of the historical and philosophical issues in the field of special education. | ||
| SEA 101 | Working in Schools | |
| 1.50 credits | (5,0,0) hrs | 06 wks |
| Corequisite: SEA 100 | ||
| The student will have gained an understanding of the school system and the SEA role within that setting. | ||
| SEA 102 | Interpersonal Skills for Special Education Assistants | |
| 1.50 credits | (30,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| The emphasis of this course is practicing the application of basic communication principles, interpersonal and problem solving skills. | ||
| SEA 103 | Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviours | |
| 2.25 credits | (3.7,0,0) hrs | 13 wks |
| Prerequisite: SEA 101 | ||
| Students will gain knowledge of various behaviour profiles and develop an understanding of how to support children with behavioural difficulties in a school setting. Eight hours of NVCI certification is also included. | ||
| SEA 104 | Child Growth and Development for SEAs | |
| 1.50 credits | (3,0,0) hrs | 10 wks |
| The student will gain knowledge of changes in child development from birth to adolescent; exploring social, emotional, physical, language, expressive and cognitive stages. The SEA student will be able to relate this knowledge to professional situations in the regular classroom or special education field by developing observation and recording methods used to support critical documentation in school-based team meetings, Integrated case management Plans (ICMP) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) regarding the growth and development of children with special needs in any of the various stages. | ||
| SEA 105 | Developmental Challenges for SEAs | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| The student will explore philosophical and current issues emphasized in inclusive education through definition, etiology, prevalence and implications for learning in the various areas of exceptionality. The student will also gain an understanding of the challenges to child growth and development in the various areas of exceptionality. A practical skills introduction is included. | ||
| SEA 106 | Technology and Communications Systems for SEAs | |
| 2.00 credits | (3,0,0) hrs | 13 wks |
| Prerequisite: SEA 110 | ||
| SEA students will become familiar with a wide range of low and high technology adaptations for students with disabilities. Common computer hardware and software that are used in school will be explored. Students will learn how the school system and related agencies assess the needs of students with special needs and provide appropriate adaptations. Also covered will be the relationship between teachers, related professionals, and the special education assistants in term of educational planning and implementation of plans regarding technology. Ten hours of basic signing is also included. | ||
| Note: Familiarity with and demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills/word processing on both MAC and PC. | ||
| SEA 107 | Strategies 1: Supporting Students in High Incidence Areas | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: SEA 103 and 104 | ||
| The student will gain knowledge of and experience with a range of instructional strategies suitable for inclusion of high incidence students in mainstream settings. | ||
| SEA 108 | Strategies 2: Supporting Students in Low Incidence Areas | |
| 1.50 credits | (3,0,0) hrs | 10 wks |
| Prerequisite: SEA 107 | ||
| The student will gain knowledge of and experience with a range of instructional strategies suitable for inclusion of low incidence students in mainstream settings. | ||
| SEA 109 | Practicum for SEAs | |
| 6.00 credits | (0,0,8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: SEA 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 and 110 | ||
| The student will gain the practical experience necessary to work effectively in the classroom assisting teachers in the support of students with special needs. The student will have an opportunity to work at a level comparable to that of employable special education assistants. | ||
| Note: Current TB test, Criminal Record check and first aid/CPR certificate must be on college file. | ||