Program Overview
The Education Paraeducator AAS-T program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology prepares students to work as paraeducators in educational settings from preschool to 12th grade. The hybrid program includes a practicum component and focuses on professionalism, collaboration, ethics, and current trends. The program aligns with WA State Competencies for paraeducators and provides a pathway to teacher certification.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Education Paraeducator, AAS-T program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is designed to prepare students to work as paraeducators in educational settings from preschool to 12th grade/adult transition. Paraeducators fill numerous roles within school districts, including individual work with students, general classroom support, special education plan implementation, assisting small groups of students with instructional lessons, monitoring lunch hours and recess, and assisting students with special needs. The degree is designed as part of a pathway for students who would like to continue on an educational pathway to complete a bachelor's program and teacher certification to be a classroom teacher. The Education Paraeducator AAS-T degree aligns with the WA State Competencies for paraeducators and includes a comprehensive overview of education services and strategies to effectively work with learners of all abilities while fostering positive, safe, and inclusive learning environments.
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Program Content and Structure:
The engaging curriculum is offered in a hybrid format with a practicum component that applies course content in school district settings.
