Educational Support - St. Clair Colle

Through a comprehensive curriculum and practical placements, students develop skills in educational planning, behavior management, and the use of assistive technologies, preparing them for roles in schools, group homes, and family support agencies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Educational Support program is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program designed for individuals interested in supporting children and adolescents with special needs in academic settings. The program prepares students to work alongside education professionals in the classroom to maximize learning opportunities for exceptional students and their families.

Objectives:

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:

Work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside teachers, EAs, speech-language pathologists, and physiotherapists.
Utilize the most up-to-date assistive and augmentative technologies to support students' needs.
Obtain relevant certificates within the program (e.g., lifting, feeding, Behaviour Management Systems Training).

Program Highlights:

Instruction provided by highly experienced instructors with extensive involvement in the field of special/inclusive education.
Placement opportunities in diverse educational settings to develop workplace skills under the supervision of experienced professionals.
Learning to apply knowledge on various topics related to special/inclusive education.

Outline:

Semester 1:

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | EDA100 | Child Development & The Exceptional Learner I | 3 | | EDA102 | Cognition, Learning & Behaviour I | 4 | | EDA103 | Foundations Of Special Education | 3 | | ENG107 | College Writing | 3 | | ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 | | EDA109 | Students With Exceptionalities | 4 |

Semester 2:

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | EDA200 | Child Development & Exceptional Learner II | 3 | | EDA210 | Personal Care & Basic Pharmacology | 3 | | ELEC1031 | Choose 1 3 UC Elective Course | 3 | | ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 | | EDA202 | Cognition, Learning & Behaviour II | 3 | | EDA203 | Foundations In Literacy And Numeracy | 4 |

Semester 3:

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | EDA300 | Educational Programming Techniques I | 3 | | EDA302 | Applied Behaviour Strategies | 4 | | EDA301 | Introduction To Professional Practice | 3 | | EDA307 | Field Placement I | 8 | | EDA304 | Field Placement Seminar I | 1 |

Semester 4:

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | EDA402 | Educational Programming Techniques II | 3 | | EDA405 | Career & Employment Strategies | 3 | | EDA412 | Field Placement II | 12 | | EDA401 | Field Placement Seminar II | 1 | | EDA212 | Technology To Facilitate Learning | 3 |

Past Cohorts (Fall 2022):

Semester 1:

Semester 2:

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | EDA200 | Child Development & Exceptional Learner II | 3 | | EDA210 | Personal Care & Basic Pharmacology | 3 | | EDA212 | Technology To Facilitate Learning | 3 | | ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 | | EDA202 | Cognition, Learning & Behaviour II | 3 | | EDA203 | Foundations In Literacy And Numeracy | 4 |

Semester 3:

Semester 4:

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | EDA402 | Educational Programming Techniques II | 3 | | EDA405 | Career & Employment Strategies | 3 | | EDA412 | Field Placement II | 12 |

Careers:

Graduates of the Educational Support program can find employment opportunities in:

Elementary or secondary school settings
Group homes
Family support agencies

Other:

Synergy Placement Notice to Students: The program requires students to complete pre-placement requirements through Synergy Gateway Inc.'s Verified platform.
COVID-19 Vaccination Placement Notice to Students: While not required for attending St. Clair College, most placement sites require students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Program Physical Demands Analysis: The program involves physical demands such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes: The program aims to develop students' abilities in providing educational support, promoting positive school climates, collaborating with IEP teams, implementing educational support programs, promoting pro-social behavior, promoting independence in learners, utilizing assistive technologies, monitoring and reporting on learner progress, and engaging in ongoing professional development.