Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title: 	Educational Assisting
Career Cluster: 	Education & Training

College Credit Certificate	
CIP Number	0713150100	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	15 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
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 (1713129902).

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, 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.

Program Structure

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related AS and AAS degrees.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

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 and ability to use effective 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.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Educational Assisting 
CIP Number: 	0713150100
Program Length: 	15 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Instructional Services Technology AS degree program (1713129902).  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.	
01.02	Discuss major theories of development and the theorists who proposed them.	
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 families.	
02.02	Discuss the challenges and opportunities providing multilingual/multicultural education in Florida.	
02.03	Discuss the importance of high quality early education (age birth to eight) and evaluation.	
02.04	Demonstrate an understanding of students with special needs 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, mental, physical and emotional 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 in age birth through eight.	
03.02	Demonstrate, in individual and group settings, knowledge of human development in relation to age-and culture-appropriate settings and programs.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding and ability to use effective 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 and evaluate a lesson plan aligned with the Florida Learning Standards complete 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	In collaboration with classroom teacher, 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	Prepare educational materials including basic artwork or graphic material	
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 proficiency in the basic skills. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Demonstrate proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.	
06.02	Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental mathematical concepts and operations.	
06.03	Identify the factors involved in classroom management.	

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.