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Education Assistant Program

(EA)

The Education Assistant Program was reviewed and approved by the Registrar of the Ìýof the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills in British Columbia, Canada.

Course Description:

Education Assistants (EAs) work under the guidance of classroom teachers and school teams to support students with diverse and complex learning challenges and special needs. Their support may include behavior management, curriculum implementation, specialized programming, physical therapy, speech therapy, assistive technology, social skills development, personal care, and physical assistance, all under the guidance of trained professionals. EAs follow the direction of teachers and other professionals, consistently referring to each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) created by the school team. Education Assistants play a vital role in addressing each child’s physical, social-emotional, and learning needs. The EA program at CCBC prepares students to meet the unique needs of every child they support.

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Highlights of the program:

• Course cost: $7000. You can pay in 1, 2, or 3 installments.Ìý
• No tests or exams. The program is assignment-based.Ìý
• Qualified instructors.Ìý
• Simple registration process.Ìý
• Relevant curriculum
• The program begins on the first Monday of each month or the following week if the start date falls on a statutory holiday.

Admission Requirements:Ìý

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Credential Earned:

Diploma

Learning Management System (LMS):

Google Classroom

Program length:

10 months- 8 courses + 180-hour practicumÌý

ÌýFees and tuition:Ìý

• Application Fee- $250 (non-refundable)
• Tuition Fee- $7,000- Distance.Ìý (Tuition can be paid in three installments.) Payments can be made by credit card (PAYPAL) or by e-transfer (payments@coastalcollegeofbc.com).
• Textbooks—Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks from a third-party vendor. Students are encouraged to purchase e-textbooks, which are more affordable and arrive quickly via email. E-textbooks will cost about $600, while hard copies will cost about $1,000. Please see a list of textbooks in the course outline below.Ìý
• Practicum: CCBC will organize one practicum placement for each student. Students must complete an acceptable criminal record check prior to beginning their practicum, and all tuition and fees must be paid before the practicum is organized for the student. Practicums in B.C. are unpaid.Ìý
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