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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