Educational Assistant
Certificate Program
Credenda Post Secondary Educational Opportunities with Lakeland College
Educational Assistant Registration 
(pdf), Educational Assistant 
for 2008-2009, 2009-2010 (pdf), and Educational Assistant 
(pdf).
For Lakeland College, fill out the Lakeland Registration (pdf), only at the beginning of your program.
Program Description
As an Educational Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping all students achieve their academic potential by assisting professional educators. The Educational Assistant Certificate Program prepares you to work in a variety of settings from head start programs to high school levels, in resource settings to fully inclusive settings. You will gain a background in human development, exploring exceptionalities, supporting math and language arts instruction to work with both children and adults.
Program Overview
Credenda Virtual College is offering the Educational Assistant Certificate Program via the internet with live interactive lessons so you can stay in your community. The certificate program is comprised of eleven courses and two practicums, with each course approximately ten weeks long. The classes will take place one evening a week and one Saturday a month allowing you to retain employment during the day and still work towards your education goals. The first intake starts September 2008 and will finish July 2010.
Credenda Registrar:
Toll Free: 1-866-910-2847
Phone: 1-306-764-2847 ext 1
E-mail: registrar@credenda.net
Program Courses
HS 242 Human Relationships
CO 118 Communication Skills
HS 114 Human Development 1
HS 214 Human Development 2
HS 230 Sensory DevelopmentTA 121 Education Assistant Practicum 1*
ED 121 Professionalism
HS 115 Exceptionalities 1
HS 225 Exceptionalities 2
HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports
TA 109 Supporting Language Arts Instruction
TA 117 Supporting Math InstructionTA 122 Education Assistant Practicum 2*
*Practicum placement requirements--Practicum agencies may require another criminal record check. A Child Intervention Record System (CIRS) check may also be requireS
Courses
HS 230 Sensory Development
Examines brain and sensory development as it relates to planning activities for children. Explore sensory integration dysfunction in relation to adapting environments and experiences for children.
Dates: Aug. 25 - Oct. 17, 2008
Registration Deadline: Aug. 22, 2008
Cost: $450
C0 118 Communication Skills
Focuses on the development of effective writing and critical reading skills. Includes essay, story or letter writing, as well as analytical reading.
Dates: Oct. 27 - Dec. 19, 2008
Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2008
Cost: $450
HS 114 Human Development 1
Provides you with an understanding of the developing child from birth to five years. Traces the changes that occur physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually during this period.
Dates: Jan. 05 - Feb. 27, 2009
Registration Deadline: Jan. 02, 2009
Cost: $450
HS 214 Human Development 2
Understand the changes--physical, cognitive, social and personality-that take place from middle childhood through adulthood. Examine theoretical perspectives of human development through a comparison of various assumptions and principles about growth and behaviour. Prerequisite: HS 114.
Dates: Mar. 02 - Apr. 24, 2009
Registration Deadline: Feb. 27, 2009
Cost: $450
HS 230 Sensory Development
Examines brain and sensory development as it relates to planning activities for children. Explore sensory integration dysfunction in relation to adapting environments and experiences for children.
Dates: May. 04 - Jun. 26, 2009
Registration Deadline: Apr. 30, 2009
Cost: $450
TA 121 Educational Assistant Practicum 1
Gain experience as an educational assistant in classroom settings. This practicum is a five-week block placement.
Dates: Feb. 02 - May 26, 2009
Registration Deadline: Feb. 27, 2009
Cost: $250
TA 140 Educational Assistant Professionalism
Focuses on developing skills and attitudes necessary for a teacher assistant to work as an effective and professional team member in a school setting. Discussion roles and responsibilities, conflict resolution and legal and ethical issues.
Dates: Aug. 24 - Oct. 16, 2009
Registration Deadline: Aug. 21, 2009
Cost: $450
HS 115 Exploring Exceptionalities 1
Provides an introduction to children with exceptionalities by examining the categories and characteristics of diversity. Explore issues pertinent to children and youth with exceptionalities and their families.
Dates: Oct. 26 - Dec. 18, 2009
Registration Deadline: Oct. 22, 2009
Cost: $450
HS 225 Exploring Exceptionalities 2 (Children with Exceptionalities)
Explores strategies to enable individuals with exceptionalities to succeed in inclusive and other settings. Examine exceptionalities as well as assessment, planning and resources.
Dates: Jan. 04 - Feb. 26, 2010
Registration Deadline: Dec. 23, 2009
Cost: $450
HS 155 Positive Behavior Supports 3
Includes an examination of attitudes, values and skills within a holistic approach to positive behaviour supports. Practical strategies address behaviour problems, increase appropriate behaviours and decrease inappropriate behaviours. Discuss the significance of maintaining a physically and psychologically safe environment for children, youth, adults and care providers.
Dates: Mar. 01 - Apr. 23, 1010
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2010
Cost: $450
TA 109 Supporting Language Arts Instruction
Examine a variety of basic teaching methods and approaches used in the classroom. Emphasis is on the methods, approaches and strategies used to teach and support language arts and math.
Dates: Mar. 01 - Jun. 25, 2010
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2010
Cost: $450
TA 117 Supporting Math Instruction
Examine theories, principles, concepts and instructional strategies related to teaching math. Emphasis is on exploring strategies, materials and activities used to support students needing assistance in learning math.
Dates: May 03 - Jun. 25, 2010
Registration Deadline: Apr. 29, 2010
Cost: $450
TA 122 Educational Assistant Practicum 2
The second practicum for educational assistant you. Emphasis is on effectively meeting the needs of individuals as an educational assistant. This practicum is a five-week block placement. P/F. Prerequisite: TA 121 and completion of all course work with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Dates: Feb 01 - May 25, 2010
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2010
Cost: $250
