Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Paraeducator Basics

 Title Abbreviation:   PARAEDUCATOR BASICS

 Department:    EDUC

 Course #:    101

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3.5

 CIP:    n/a

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Introduction to roles and responsibilities of the Paraeducator in the K-12 educational system. Explore techniques supporting instruction, professional and ethical practices, positive and safe learning environments, effective communication, and teamwork. Student will work or volunteer 2 hours each week in a K-12 setting.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Compare the distinct roles and responsibilities of the paraeducator with those of the certificated staff.
  2. Identify the signs of a safe, positive, and culturally inclusive learning environment.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication techniques and strategies with students, family members, and staff.
  4. Identify positions of power, privilege, and inequity.
  5. Utilize the Washington State Paraeducator Standards to develop a professional development plan.
  6. Utilize assessments and record data to monitor student growth and development.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Roles and responsibilities of the paraeducator.
  2. Learning environments.
  3. Effective communication techniques.
  4. Positions of power, privilege, and inequity.
  5. Washington State Paraeducator Standards and professional development plan.
  6. Assessing to monitor student growth.