EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Educational Support program will give you the skills to become an Educational Assistant. Become a teaching assistant and make a difference in the lives of learners.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Code
EDS1W
Credential:
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
60 weeks
Canadian StudentsInternational Students
START DATES
LOCATIONS
AVAILABILITY
Full Time Offerings
2023 September
Woodstock
Open
2022 September
Woodstock
Closed
YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Our Educational Support program will give you the knowledge and skills to support a wide range of exceptionalities as a teaching assistant. You will learn how to develop strategies to encourage independence in accordance with learners’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) including areas such as mobility, communication, and personal hygiene.
Additionally, you will have real-life opportunities to connect theory and practice in every level of the program. You will experience placements in learning environments ranging from elementary schools to colleges. During your placements you will cultivate skills to effectively support learners with exceptionalities under the guidance of experienced mentors.
- Gain experience during hands-on placements in every level of the program led by an experienced EA;
- Develop a working knowledge of assistive technologies and other learning enhancement tools;
- Cultivate the set of skills necessary to effectively assist students with special needs in personal care, life skills, behaviour, and academics;
Examine teaching strategies to assist in re-teaching material in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Graduates of the Educational Support program will have the skills and knowledge required to become an Educational Assistant (EA). As an Educational Assistant, you will be a valued member of a school team, working together to positively impact students. EAs play an instrumental role in making a difference in the lives of learners with exceptionalities, while helping to create an inclusive learning environment.
Academic School
Pathways
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation
SHOWENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
SHOWRECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PREPARATION
SHOWAPPLICANT SELECTION CRITERIA
SHOWPOST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
COURSES
| LEVEL 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| WRIT-1094 | Reason & Writing 1 for Community Studies | 3 | ||
| EDUC-1103 | Educational Assistants in the Classroom | 3 | ||
| PSYC-1101 | Interpersonal Development | 3 | ||
| COMM-1141 | Working in Multidisciplinary Teams | 3 | ||
| BSCI-1268 | Exceptionalities-Intro | 3 | ||
| FLDP-1040 | Field Placement Orientation | 1 | ||
| FLDP-1041 | Observation Practicum | 0.8 | ||
TUITION SUMMARY
Woodstock
CANADIAN COSTS
$6,470.92
TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL COSTS
$30,542.56
TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.
