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WINTER 2010 Career Planning Guide

EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL, SPECIAL EDUCATION

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5298
http://www.spokanefalls.edu/

Completion Award: AAS, Certificate

Start: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Tuition and Fees: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/iCatalog/Fees.pdf

Additional Costs
Books$200-300
* Estimated quarterly cost of books.
PROGRAM WEBSITE: http://www.spokanefalls.edu/edparaprof
Program Description

The Education Paraprofessional program provides theory and practice in the skills for working as effective members of instructional teams. An education paraprofessional works under the supervision of a licensed/certificated staff member to assist and support educational services. Courses within all options address the Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators and the Washington State Skill Standards. The core curriculum focuses on current issues and historical foundations of regular and special education, instructional strategies, behavior management, human development and interpersonal skills in the context of a diverse society. Supervised practicum opportunities for hands-on experiences in schools are provided throughout this course of study. The focus on Special Education includes the core curriculum courses described above yet delve deeper into providing services for children identified with disabilities such as learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and developmental disabilities.

AAS Education Paraprofessional, General Education: The goal for this option is to support learners experiencing delays and/or those who are learning English as well as typical students within a general education setting.

AAS Education Paraprofessional, Early Childhood: Courses include the core curriculum described above and is intended to meet the needs of persons who wish to become paraeducators in grades K-3.

AAS Education Paraprofessional, School Library Media Technician: Courses include the core curriculum described above and is intended to meet the needs of persons who wish to become education paraprofessionals or school library technician paraprofessionals in a K-12 library. Library science (LMLIB) classes are taught online and students are required to take an onsite work experience class, LMLIB 267.
Program Goals
  1. Students will practice ethical and professional standards of conduct and comply with laws (such as IDEA, Section 504, ADA) and workplace policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, reporting of abuse, discipline, chain of command and delegation and supervision.
  2. Students will display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job and are able to develop rapport and interact positively within the work environment as a member of the instructional team.
  3. Students are knowledgeable in the use of reinforcement, motivation and data collection to facilitate positive behavioral support and assist in instruction and learning.
  4. Students exemplify the philosophy that all individuals/participants can learn and contribute within a multicultural, inclusive context of children, families and colleagues.
  5. Students have documented performance indicators for the 14 Core Competencies for Paraeducators in Washington State.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities for employment include all private and public educational facilities. Agencies providing services to people with disabilities offer a variety of employment possibilities.

EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL, SPECIAL EDUCATION
AAS, Certificate: SFCC
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Adviser/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
AAS
Education Paraprofessional, Special Education
First Quarter
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
Math Elective 3-5
13-15
Second Quarter
EDUC&205Intro to Ed w/ Field Exp 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
PSYC&100General Psychology  5
15
Third Quarter
ECED190Child Development 15
EDUC280Behavior/Classroom Management  5
HSGER115Multi-Cultural Perspectives in Human Services 5
15
Fourth Quarter
CMST121Job Communication Skills 22
EDUC252Social/Emotional Development  5
HLTH174First Aid 3
Approved Electives 35
15
Fifth Quarter
EDUC270Introduction to Developmental Disabilities  5
EDUC281Education/Special Education Practicum I 5
Approved Electives 34
Technology Elective 43
17
Sixth Quarter
ASL&121Am Sign Language I 5
EDUC275Learning Disabilities  5
EDUC282Education/Special Education Practicum II  5
15
90-92 credits are required for the AAS
Early Childhood Education Option
First Quarter
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
Math Elective 3-5
13-15
Second Quarter
EDUC&205Intro to Ed w/ Field Exp 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
PSYC&100General Psychology  5
15
Third Quarter
ECED190Child Development 15
EDUC280Behavior/Classroom Management  5
HSGER115Multi-Cultural Perspectives in Human Services 5
15
Fourth Quarter
CMST121Job Communication Skills 22
EDUC252Social/Emotional Development  5
HLTH174First Aid 3
Approved Electives 35
15
Fifth Quarter
ECED132Fostering Social Competence 5
ECED230Learning Environments 5
EDUC281Education/Special Education Practicum I 5
15
Sixth Quarter
ECED124Methods of Learning 5
ECED254Dynamics of Family Relationships 5
EDUC282Education/Special Education Practicum II  5
Technology Elective 42
17
90-92 credits are required for the AAS
General Education Option
First Quarter
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
Math Elective 3-5
13-15
Second Quarter
EDUC&205Intro to Ed w/ Field Exp 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
PSYC&100General Psychology  5
15
Third Quarter
ECED190Child Development 15
EDUC280Behavior/Classroom Management  5
HSGER115Multi-Cultural Perspectives in Human Services 5
15
Fourth Quarter
CMST121Job Communication Skills 22
EDUC252Social/Emotional Development  5
HLTH174First Aid 3
Approved Electives 35
15
Fifth Quarter
CMST&101Introduction to Communication 5
EDUC281Education/Special Education Practicum I 5
Approved Electives 34
Technology Elective 43
17
Sixth Quarter
ECED254Dynamics of Family Relationships 5
EDUC282Education/Special Education Practicum II  5
English or Math Elective 35
15
90-92 credits are required for the AAS
School Library Media Technician Option
First Quarter
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.

EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL, SPECIAL EDUCATION
AAS, Certificate:
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Advisor/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
Math Elective 3-5
13-15
Second Quarter
EDUC&205Intro to Ed w/ Field Exp 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
PSYC&100General Psychology  5
15
Third Quarter
ECED190Child Development 15
EDUC280Behavior/Classroom Management  5
HSGER115Multi-Cultural Perspectives in Human Services 5
15
Fourth Quarter
CMST121Job Communication Skills 22
EDUC252Social/Emotional Development  5
HLTH174First Aid 3
LMLIB115Introduction to Library Organizational Systems 55
15
Fifth Quarter
EDUC281Education/Special Education Practicum I 5
LMLIB125School Libraries and Media Centers 55
LMLIB126School Library Technology and Services for Curriculum Support 53
LMLIB220Technical Services II: Cataloging  55
18
Sixth Quarter
EDUC282Education/Special Education Practicum II  5
LMLIB135Children's Literature and Library Services 55
LMLIB267Cooperative Education Work Experience 54
14
90-92 credits are required for the AAS
Certificate
First Quarter
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
EDUC252Social/Emotional Development  5
EDUC275Learning Disabilities  5
15
Second Quarter
EDUC270Introduction to Developmental Disabilities  5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
15
Third Quarter
BUS102Math Skills for Business 3
EDUC280Behavior/Classroom Management  5
HLTH174First Aid 3
Certificate Electives 4
15
45 credits are required for the Certificate
Approved Electives 3
CAPPS110Word 1
CAPPS112Excel 1
CAPPS114Access 1
Certificate Electives 
ASL&121Am Sign Language I 5
CAPPS102Introduction to Office 1
CAPPS104Beginning Windows Operating System 1
CAPPS116PowerPoint 1
ECED101Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education 5
ECED290School-age Development 5
EDUC206Tutor Training 1
EDUC207Advanced Tutor Training 1
EDUC208Tutorial Practicum 1-2
EDUC281Education/Special Education Practicum I 5
EDUC282Education/Special Education Practicum II  5
HS102Introduction to Human Services 5
HS105Child Abuse 5
HS277Human Sexual Development  3
HSEAR151Education of the Hearing Impaired 5
HSSUB172Chemical Dependency in the Family 3
Math Elective 
BUS102Math Skills for Business 3
MATH090Pre-Algebra 65
1ECED 190 may be substituted with PSYC 210.
2Students taking the school library media technician option may substitute LMLIB 266 for CMST 121.
3This elective requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the program instructor.
4Technology course needs to be from IS, CAPPS, GRDSN or other Internet related course.
5Library science (LMLIB) courses are offered once a year. Students may take LMLIB courses at any point in the cycle.
6MATH 090 or higher level course.
Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.