Curriculum
Course choice must align with the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS), developed by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
There are 12 courses outlined in FCS:
Support Education Outcomes | |
Cultural identity and diversity | 4 hours |
Educational and instructional support | 4 hours |
Technology basics | 2 hours |
Using and collecting data | 1 hour |
Total | 11 hours |
Demonstrate Professionalism and Ethical Practices | |
District orientation of roles and responsibilities | 3 hours |
Equity | 3 hours |
Total | 6 hours |
Support a Positive and Safe Learning Environment | |
Behavior Management | 2 hours |
Child and adolescent development | 2 hours |
Emergency and health safety | 1 hour |
Positive and safe learning environment | 3 hours |
Total | 8 hours |
Communicate Effectively and Participate in the Team Process | |
Communication Basics | 2 hours |
Communication Challenges | 1 hour |
Total | 3 hours |
Read more about FCS.
Questions
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