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Do you want to learn about working with children with special needs in early education environments? Learn about the Early Intervention /Special Education Certificate Program .
De Anza College's Child Development and Education Division developed the Early Intervention/Special Education Assistant Certificate to train high quality special education paraprofessionals and support inclusion services for children with special needs in early education settings. The certificate of proficiency meets the Department of Developmental Service's Early Intervention Assistant I requirements. It is the equivalent to the Associate Teacher levels of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Matrix.
The Early Inclusion/Special Education Assistant Certificate program will prepare you to:
- Understand and recognize special needs
- Support children and families within their cultural context
- Foster, nurture, and understand the development and needs of children with special needs
- Understand Federal and State legislation and regulations
- Examine “natural” and “least restrictive” environments
- Describe Interagency collaboration and partnerships
- Understand professional and ethical practices
- Assess and observe children with special needs
For information and advising contact: Mayra E. Cruz, 408 864-8215, cruzmayra@fhda.edu
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