Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 315222
As an educator , you will work directly with students under the supervision of a licensed teacher . Your education will prepare you to ful�ll multiple roles such as assisting students with assignments , guiding behavior , supporting students with special needs ( including personal hygiene ), and clerical tasks related to instruction . You may work with children from pre-kindergarten through age 21 during the traditional school day and year . Your career opportunities exist in preschools , elementary schools , middle schools , and high schools .
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Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Paraeducator Technical Diploma in the number of semesters shown . Courses are offered online , and may be taken in any order as long as prerequisites are met . Four program courses are offered in-person each semester . Below is a suggested timeline :
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-522-103 EDU : Intro to Educ Practices 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-522-104 EDU : Technology in Education 10-522-112 EDU : Equity in Education 10-522-106 EDU : Child & Adolescent Devel Semester Total
Second Semester
1 3 3 3 3 3
16.00
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Submit the following : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript .
10-522-102 EDU : Techniques in Reading 10-522-120 EDU : Techniques in Science 10-522-129 EDU : Practicum 1 10-522-114 EDU : Tech in Lang Arts 10-522-118 EDU : Techniques in Math Semester Total
Third Semester
10-522-107 EDU : Overview of Special Ed 10-804-134 Mathematical Reasoning 10-522-105 EDU : Behavior Management 10-522-131 EDU : Practicum 2 10-522-124 EDU : Support Students W Disab 10-522-119 EDU : Techniques in Soc Stu Semester Total
Total Credits
3 3 3 3 3
15.00
3 3 3 3 3 3 18.00
49.00
It is necessary to show good health as evidenced by a medical examination within 90 days to beginning practicum classes .
Students should have mastered basic math before entering this program . For a description of basic math , see the Basic Education section of this catalog .
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .
Complete Caregiver Background Check . A fee is charged for this service . Additional information will be provided upon acceptance into the program .
Attend mandatory program orientation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Curriculum Note : Required 90 hours in classroom under supervision of K-12 teacher . NWTC Faculty arranges practicum settings for / with students . Students are required to achieve a grade of “ C ” or higher in the practicum courses to continue in or graduate from this program .
Completed criminal background check required annually . It is necessary to show good health as evidenced by a medical examination including having a TB screening administered within 12 months before practicum placement . Wisconsin Caregiver Law . NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law ( 2009 WISCONSIN ACT 76 ). The completion of a caregiver background check includes the review of criminal records for convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behavior . Students accepted into this program must complete a background check through www . castlebranch . com . A fee is charged for this service . Information regarding this process is provided to students immediately upon acceptance into the program . Students with a criminal history may be denied access to placement at the discretion of the practicum site . Consequently , should a student have a history of convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors , NWTC cannot guarantee practicum placement or guarantee graduation within typical program timing .
10-804-134 , Mathematical Reasoning , does not transfer to a four-year college . See a counselor for math options .
Demonstrate instructional support strategies for content areas . Implement developmentally appropriate practices to foster learning . Adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners . Use proactive classroom management techniques .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-522-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Paraeducator ( Instructional Assistant ) Technical Diploma . A student must repeat the particular course with a " C " or better �nal grade to continue in or graduate from this program . If the course is sequential , the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence .
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