MnSCU offerings for Paraprofessionals
Posted Nov. 2004
We have searched high and low to bring you classes offered by MnSCU that will help you become a paraprofessional and/or satisfy the requirements laid out by NCLB.
Please note that there are numerous courses and degrees that will allow you to work as a paraprofessional. It is not our intent to list all of these options, but rather to supply you with specific programs pertaining to teacher aides and paraprofessionals.
For a complete list of ways to become qualified to work as a teacher aide/paraprofessional, please consult:
Please choose one of the general categories below to view more specific information such as program names, degrees, and institutions:
Teacher Assistant/Aide –
A program that prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings of in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English. Includes instruction in techniques of general classroom supervision, maintaining order, assisting with lessons and carrying out related assignments. These programs were designed with the assistance of MDE to meet No Child Left Behind requirements.
Child Care and Support Services Management –
A program that focuses on the provision and management of child care services and that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage child care facilities and programs that meet children's developmental needs and interests and that provide safe and healthy environments. Includes instruction in child development and psychology; home- and institution-based child care; identification of diseases, injuries, and psychological trauma and applicable referrals; parent relations; personnel and business management principles; and related laws and policies.
Child Care Provider/Assistant –
A program that prepares individuals to be primary providers of home, family, residential, or institutional-based child care services. Includes instruction in child growth and development; nutrition; recreation; planning and supervision of play and learning activities; child abuse and neglect prevention; parent-child relationships; and applicable legal and administrative requirements.
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