2016 -- 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Educational Assisting	
Career Cluster:	Education & Training

CCC	
CIP Number	0713150100	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	15 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	25-9031 – Instructional Coordinators	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Instructional Services Technology AS degree program (1713129901).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Education & Training career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Education & Training career cluster. 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as educational paraprofessionals, instructional coordinators (SOC 25-9031), substitute teachers, and other positions that provide educational assistance in an instructional setting, or to provide supplemental training for persons currently employed in this occupation.

The content includes but is not limited to general education and philosophy; child growth and development theories; psychological and sociological aspects of teaching all children including the disadvantaged, the English Language Learner, and the handicapped; concepts and values of diversity in the classroom; behavior analysis; education processes and theories of learning; school procedures; school resources; educational clerical processes; technology proficiency; assistive technology; instructional delivery utilizing updated technology resources; leadership and human relations skills; and health and safety.   

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of education from a historical perspective.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the sociological trends and their influence on education.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of human growth and development.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of behavior management in the classroom.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of educational media and educational technology.
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of diverse populations in the classroom.

2016 - 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Educational Assisting 
CIP Number:	0713150100
Program Length:	15 credit hours	
SOC Code:	25-9031

This certificate program is part of the Instructional Services Technology AS degree program (1713129901).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of education from a historical perspective. – The student will be able to:	
01.01	Discuss the social, historical, and philosophical foundations of education.	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of sociological trends and their influence on education. – The student will be able to:	
02.01	Discuss the role of the parent in the education of his child and identify the teacher’s role in working with parents.	
02.02	Discuss the challenges of providing multilingual/multicultural education in Florida.	
02.03	Discuss the importance of early education and evaluation.	
02.04	Demonstrate an understanding of exceptional students and role of the State of Florida in providing for these students.	
02.05	Demonstrate knowledge of educational and civil rights reforms reflected in federal, state, district, and local policies that govern special education and English Language Learners programs.	
02.06	Explain the sociological aspects of poverty as they relate to education and the schools.	
02.07	List indicators of child abuse and recognize the educational, legal and the ethical imperative to report it.	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of human growth and development. – The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify typical and atypical human development.	
03.02	Identify major environmental and genetic factors that impact prenatal development.	
03.03	Demonstrate, in individual and group settings, knowledge of human development in relation to age-and culture-appropriate settings and programs.	
03.04	Discuss major theories of development and the theorists who proposed them.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of behavior management in the classroom. – The student will be able to:	
04.01	Demonstrate mastery in using positive reinforcement as a method of improving student behavior and academic performance.	
04.02	Prepare a lesson plan with written objectives.	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of educational media and educational technology. – The student will be able to:	
05.01	Employ technology to support the teacher’s instructional objectives.	
05.02	Develop and adopt technology-based curriculum materials.	
05.03	Maintain, store, and operate media equipment.	
05.04	Identify ethical issues related to the use of technology in the classroom.	
05.05	Apply assistive technology in the classroom.	
05.06	Prepare appropriate audio visual aids as instructional resources for all students.	
05.07	Demonstrate proficiency of computer knowledge when working with students.	
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of diverse populations in the classroom. – The student will be able to:	
06.01	Demonstrate the understanding in the value of diverse cultures in the classroom.	
06.02	Discuss attitudes toward racial, ethnic, language, gender, exceptionality, religious, occupational, socio-economical ageism and cultural diversity, demonstrating understanding of how positive regards for differences can translate into a better climate in the school, workplace, and society itself.	
06.03	Identify and discuss successful instructional practices for the diverse student populations.	
06.04	Demonstrate proficiency in providing small group tutoring and instructional assistance to a diverse student body with the use of various educational materials.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

This program focuses on planning, management, technical and production skills, underlying principles of classroom technology, reading and learning strategies and methods, and other educational issues.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml.