For Immediate Release
July 19, 2002Contact: John Hammond, Director of Public Relations, 210/733-2147, jhammond@accd.edu
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New CE Teacher Aide Internship Program
Is First in Texas
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| A new Teacher Aide Internship Program, developed by the San Antonio College
Continuing Education & Workforce Development Division in partnership
with the North East Independent School District, is the only one of its
kind in Texas for paraprofessional interns, according to SAC Program Director
Steven D.R. Sparks. A pilot course was offered this summer. The curriculum topics include job expectation, communication skills, classroom management, special needs students, and safety issues in the school. After a successful background check, students as part of the course work can go into the classroom to acquire hands-on educational training and exposure through the cooperation of Certified Classroom Teachers. "Students who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion, which provides greater marketability for the job-seeker," said Sparks, who added that students must have a high school diploma or GED to qualify as a paraprofessional. "This pilot program's success is achieved through the continued partnership between the Division of Continuing Education at San Antonio College and Sue Moran, Compensatory Director, of the North East I.S.D.," said Sparks. The 36-hour program will be offered again in October at a cost of $78.60. For more information about the program or to register, call Sparks at 733-2664 or 733-2638. |
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