Education Assistant Certificate Program Length: 39 weeks full-time (with 3 weeks of breaks) Dates: Sept 10, 2012 - Jun 28, 2013 Tuition: $3,111 Texts: Approx. $700 Location: Fort St. James Campus Community Support Worker Certificate (CASS) The Education Assistant program is one of CNC’s Community and School Support programs (CASS).  With an Education Assistant Certificate, you'll be prepared to work as a teacher’s aide or education assistant, providing assistance to children with disabilities in school settings. The program is designed for practicing support workers.  It enhances competence in inclusion; supporting literacy; human development; learning and support strategies, communications; school, community and relationships, and professional practice and accountability.      Semester One September 2012 Semester Two January 2013 Intersession May 2013   CASS 110 Communication Skills   CASS 145 – Part 2 – Positive Approaches to Teaching & Learning   CASS 160 (Optional) – Physical Care   CASS 120 – Human Diversity  CASS 150 – Life Planning & Support Systems   CASS 195 – EA Practicum   CASS 130 – Ethical Foundations of Practice  CASS 180 – Supporting Literacy     CASS 140 – Part 1 – Positive Approaches to Teaching & Learning   CLCT 100 – Carrier Language & Culture     ENG 107 – Literature & Composition: First Nations Literature   FASD 260 – Overview of FASD     Admission Requirements: English 12 with “C” grade or better or equivalent. Admissions Form Letter of Reference EMAT – English and Math Assessment Test High School Transcript Criminal Record Check at time of practicum    Please note that if you are applying to the program, your funding must be in place before you are confirmed in a seat. For suggestions or supports around “funding” please contact the Fort St. James campus at 250 – 996-7019. Courses can be taken on a “part time” basis.	Nechako Home   Services   Nechako Programs and Courses  Fort St. James Campus Fraser Lake Campus Vanderhoof Campus   Registration   email us at nechako@cnc.bc.ca