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Program Length:
38 week program offered over a period of approximately 3 years.
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Program Description:
To print program information sheet, press HERE The Teacher Assistant program prepares graduates to assume diverse responsibilities within educational settings. These responsibilities may include assisting children with special needs by adapting or modifying educational materials and programs. In addition, teacher assistants participate in observing and reporting a child’s progress to teachers and other related professionals. Teacher Assistants also reinforce learning in one-on-one or small group situations; act as facilitators for the inclusion of children with special needs and prepare instructional materials for teachers. By taking courses each term, students may receive a certificate in about three years. Classes run two evenings a week which allows people already working in the field to access the program.
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Program Delivery:
This program is delivered by Centra on site. This allows students to talk and discuss with the instructor and other students and allows sharing of notes and graphics on the computer screen.
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Admission Requirements:
- Credit in English 30-1 (English 30) or 60% English 30-2 (English 33) or successfully complete a skills appraisal assessment and
- Credit in Applied or Pure Math 10 or 65% in Math Prep 10 or Math 24 orsuccessfully complete a skills appraisal assessment
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GED will be accepted for the academic requirements providing the GED scale scores equate to grade 12 English and grade 10 Math.
- Fluency in English
- Submission of Criminal Records Check – Vulnerable Sector (prior to practicum experience)
Students without the academic requirements may enroll in individual courses as an unclassified student if given department approval. Unclassified students that successfully complete three designated courses can be accepted into the program.
Please Note: Practicum agencies may require a Criminal Record Check and an Alberta Child & Youth Information Systems Check of students placed in their organizations. The inability to present clear checks may mean a student may not be able to complete the requirements of the program.
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Application Process:
APPLICATION:Complete and submit the Northern Lakes College application form (available at all Northern Lakes College locations and on the college website).
TRANSCRIPTS: Provide an official high school and/or post-secondary transcript. This must be forwarded directly to Northern Lakes College, Admissions Services, from the granting institution (there may be a charge for this). If the high school attended is in Alberta, the College may be able to obtain marks directly from Alberta Learning. When transcripts are received at NLC, they are reviewed to determine if the academic requirements for admission to the program are met.
ACADEMIC SKILLS APPRAISAL: If transcripts are not available or do not show the academic requirements, applicants may complete the Academic Skills Appraisal for the English and Math requirement. The College uses the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). If testing is required, the applicant will be informed and arrangements made for writing the test. Although every effort will be made to set up the testing at a location and time most convenient for the applicant, it may be necessary to travel to a College campus for this.
FORMS: Applicants who meet the academic requirements will be sent a form for the Criminal Record Check. This form is to be completed by the appropriate agency and returned to Admissions Services. Please Note: The existence of a criminal record may affect practicum placement, program completion and employment prospects.
ACCEPTANCE: Applicants who meet the admission requirements will be accepted and offered a space in the next available offering of the program. In some cases, the spaces at a specific location may be full and accepted applicants will be placed on a waitlist. These applicants will be accepted in the order of ‘first qualified, first served.” It may also be possible to transfer to another location if there is space. Applicants will receive a letter informing them of their acceptance status.
FUNDING:Applicants are encouraged to check on funding options early. Counsellors can assist with identifying funding options and applying for sponsorship of fees and living costs.
REGISTRATION: Before the start date of the program, accepted applicants will receive information about registration dates, times, locations and other information to assist them.
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Cost Estimates:
2010-2011 Fees:
Tuition: | ALL FEES ARE
1 Credit Course: | UNDER REVIEW
$115.00 | | | 2 Credit Course: | $230.00 | | | 3 Credit Course: | $345.00 | | Learning Resource Fee: (books, materials) | $ 45.00 per credit | | Supplies - estimate - Not paid to NLC | $100.00 |
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Locations:
Any Northern Lakes College location – site selection is based on student demand.
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Offering Dates:
September 14, 2010
January 6, 2011
April 5, 2011
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Transferability:
Some courses may transfer to other institutions.
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Employment Opportunities:
Graduates of the Teacher Assistant Program will be prepared to work with children in the school system from Kindergarten to Grade 9 and with children in early intervention programs or daycares.
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