EDUC 133 Paraeducator II: Strategic Learning

4 CR

This course focuses on strategic learning strategies that paraeducators or instructional assistants are expected to implement. Topics include: confidentiality, IDEA, special education, referrals, special needs children and special programs, learning styles, instructional support methods, effective communication, conflict mediation, remediation, special health care issues, paraeducators in the special education workforce, mathematic skills and instruction. This course includes 10 hours observation and addresses the following Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators - competencies: 1, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 11.