The Special Education Teacher Assistant (S.E.T.A.) program prepares students for a variety of careers in schools, institutions and other workplace settings.
Education Assistants provide support in training and/or education involving basic life skills support and academic support in subjects requiring an understanding of the course curriculum content and learning concepts. Various alternative communication techniques may also be included. Assistants help classroom teachers in the implementation of behaviour programs that assist with the severely behaviourally challenged to achieve specific goals. Personal care assistance may be required.
The program includes both theoretical studies and practical applications of the role of the Education Assistant. This program is designed for completion in one year, however students may complete the program in two years.
Classes are scheduled for evenings and Saturdays.
This program is accredited with the Private Career Training Institutions Agency.
Admission Requirements: Application for admission required.
- Attendance at Application Session (fee applies)
- Grade 12 (G.E.D. not accepted)
- Volunteer time and/or appropriate work experience (100 hrs)
- Criminal record check
- Academic skills tested at Application Session.
- Two professional references.
SETA Application Process Takes Place in Two Stages
1) Registration In Person: Friday June 8, 2012 (from 8:30 am) – on a first-come-first-served basis. No registrations will be accepted before June 8 at 8:30 am.
Upon completion of registration on June 8, a limited number of registrants will be accepted.
2) Application Session: Friday June 15, 9:00-12:00 pm.
Only prospective students who have been accepted for registration on June 8 will be invited to attend the application session.
Course Duration: 375 hours
Core Courses:
- History & Issues in Para Education
- Observation: (2 days) concurrent with History & Issues, to be completed by mid-October
- Child Development & Special Needs
- Curriculum & Special Needs
- Behaviour Support for Special Needs
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- SETA Practicum (three weeks)
Workshop Series:
Additional workshops may be scheduled in the Winter/Spring term.
- Adaptive Technologies
- Emergency First Aid
- Sexuality Issues
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Impairments
- Health Care Issues
- PE Adaptations
- Preventing and Investigating MSI (Musculoskeletal Injury or Sprains and Strains) (WorkSafe)
- POPARD Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- Sign Language 1
- Sign Language 2
- Speech and Language Disorders
- Understanding Reading Difficulties
- Visual Impairments
