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Program Rationale

Local school systems are experiencing a shortage of trained teaching assistants. In
order to function in a teaching assistant role in the schools, the assistant needs a
broad range of skills and knowledge with a particular focus on Cree child rearing and
language. After initial training, skills develop with experience. Experienced teaching
assistants can improve their professional skills with advanced training to meet specific responsibilities in the school system. The MCC program has been designed to meet these local training needs at three levels.

Program Overview

The following represents a comprehensive approach
to the training of Education Assistants from an entry level to the advanced level of skills and abilities.

The Education Assistant Training Program is designed to prepare students:

- for employment as a Education Assistant

- to become capable of fulfilling the essen- tial responsibilities of an Education As- stant with special skills and knowledge required in any educational setting.

- in assuming greater responsibilties and working more independently within the
legal limitations governing Education Assistants.

Employment Opportunities

The overall design of this training program is intended to provide for a career in educational services, different from that of a certified teacher.

Admission Requirements

Regular admission requires an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent, and minimum age of 18.

Mature student status is available to those who are at least 19 years of age and possess the following minimum education:

1. English 10 or English 13 completion; and

2. Grade Ten Math.

Trainees applying to the Program will have the opportunity to challenge any academic course within the Program. Prior credits will be given to students who can demonstrate proof of equivalent and successful prior training in courses. The actual Program of Study and Training required by each trainee to complete certification requirements will be established by the Program Coordinator.

Completion Requirements

Students must pass every course and earn a minimum
average of 60% at each level to receive the certificate or diploma for that level.

Transferability

There is no transfer agreement for the Education Assistant Program in place with other colleges; however, a student may apply to another institution for credit on a course-by-course basis. See Program Coordinator for advice and contacts when doing this.


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