The Paraprofessional Educator curriculum is designed to meet guidelines set forth in the No Child Left Behind act of 2001. It offers students a wide range of educational experiences and prepares them to assist classroom teachers at all grade levels from kindergarten through high school. KCC also offers Early Childhood Education programs. Students should see the Early Childhood Education coordinator to determine which program best suits their needs. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.
- Examine the roles and the importance of including students with disabilities, as appropriate, and all team members in planning individualized education programs (i.e, IEP, IFSP, Section 504 plan) for students with disabilities.
- Observe educators working with students in the Pk-12 classroom environment.
- Reflect on the classroom techniques and strategies used by local educators.
- Evaluate best practices and research-based materials against benchmarks within the disciplines.
- Research the tools and knowledge related to latest findings (e.g., research, practice, methodologies) and technologies in the disciplines.
- Examine how teaching and student learning is influenced by development (physical, social and emotional, cognitive, linguistic), past experiences, talents, prior knowledge, economic circumstances and diversity within the community.
Program-specific courses
General education
Laboratory Science and Mathematics
Choose 10 credit hours, with at least one course from mathematics and at least one course from science.
Choose two
Choose one
Electives
Choose 12 credits
Choose 12 credit hours from the Paraprofessional Educator electives list (above).
Learn more about this program: Paraprofessional Educator/Teacher’s Aide, AAS