EDUC 175 Beginning Paraeducator Practicum

2 credits

This course will provide an overview of the initial steps for paraeducators to establish supportive learning experiences and relationships in a public-school setting. This course will also provide guided practice for implementing basic instructional strategies, ethical and professional standards through interactions within the public-school community.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify the special education documents and written plans necessary for ensuring safety and promoting the educational needs of students served, including behavior plans
Examine the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) laws, and district policies related to physical restraints and ensuring the safety of all
Recognize the roles and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) that educational team members provide within the practicum setting
Apply ethical and professional standards and maintain confidentiality in the school community based on standards in the Washington State Competencies for Paraeducators
Demonstrate professional and culturally responsive interactions with the school community while maintaining respectful, and equitable approaches
Practice implementing appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support in teaching and learning as developed by the certificated/licensed staff
Observe behaviors objectively, and determine the possible cultural, social, economic, gender or racial issues, environmental factors and staff bias that may be influencing behavior
Identify stages of the rage cycle and explore appropriate de-escalation techniques

Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 30