Academic year: 2024-2025
Paraeducator- Technical Diploma
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 fulfill 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.
Delivery
Day Evening Full-time Online: Some courses include practicum hours which must be completed in person at a work site. Part-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at: Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 7,773, Books: $ 244, Supplies: $ 525 Total Approximate Costs $ 8,542 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 315222
Requirements for Program Entry
Submit the following: High school transcript( or GED / HSED transcript). College transcript. 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.
You will need to complete a Caregiver Background Check prior to being placed into Practicum courses. A fee is charged for this service.
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.
Program Outcomes
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. Perform professional responsibilities.
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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 8 Week 1 10890101- College 101 1 10522103- EDU: Intro to Educ Practices 3 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3
8 Week 2 10522104- EDU: Technology in Education 3 10522112- EDU: Equity in Education 3 10522106- EDU: Child & Adolescent Devel 3
Semester Total 16
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10522102- EDU: Techniques in Reading 3 10522120- EDU: Techniques in Science 3
8 Week 2 10522114- EDU: Tech in Lang Arts 3 10522118- EDU: Techniques in Math 3
Full Semester 10522129- EDU: Practicum 1 3
Semester Total 15
Third Semester 8 Week 1
10522107- EDU: Overview of Special Ed 3 10804134- Mathematical Reasoning 3 10522105- EDU: Behavior Management 3
8 Week 2 10522124- EDU: Support Students W Disab 3
10522119- EDU: Techniques in Soc Stu 3
Full Semester 10522131- EDU: Practicum 2 3
Semester Total 18
Total Credits 49
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. viewpointscreening. com / nwtc. 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