For Immediate Release
February 28, 2003Contact: John Hammond, Director of Public Relations, 210/733-2147, jhammond@accd.edu
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CE Teacher Aide Internship Program
Offered at SAC
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| The 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 preparing another offering
for paraprofessional intern training March 25 and this summer. It is the only continuing education program of its kind in Texas for paraprofessional interns, according to SAC Program Director Steven D.R. Sparks. First offered last year, the 36-hour program costs $78.60. 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 minimum of 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 the administration and staff of the North East I.S.D.," said Sparks. For more information about the program or to register, call Sparks at 733-2664 or 733-2638. |
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