Module Title Description Module 1: Foundations of Trauma and TIP for EA Introduces the core concepts of trauma (types, impacts on the brain/body) and the six guiding principles of Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP). Explores why TIP…
This comprehensive course provides a valuable toolkit of practical strategies and resources for supporting children on the autism spectrum. This is always going to be a work in progress. We want it to be a…
Focus: Strategies for maximizing limited non-contact time, efficient data collection, pre-planning visual supports, and professional communication hacks to save time.
Module Title Lesson Topics (3-5 per Module) Module 1: The AI/Human Partnership Mindset 1.1 The Evolution of the EA Role: From Paraprofessional to Co-Pilot. 1.2 Defining "Human-in-the-Loop": Why the EA Must Always Hold the Veto…
Training EAs on when and how to reduce their direct support to encourage self-determination and skill acquisition in students. Utilizing least-intrusive prompts, modeling, and setting clear independence goals. Module Title Description Module 1: The Philosophy…
Course: Supporting Student Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, and Regulation Module 1: The EA's Essential Role and Scope of Support (Objective: Define professional boundaries, observation vs. diagnosis, ethics, and triage.) The Observation vs. Diagnosis Dilemma: Staying…
Educational Assistants in British Columbia are the frontline staff who support students to grow academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. The role of an E.A. typically includes responsibilities such as: assisting students with diverse abilities, supporting…
This workshop equips you to develop students’ personal and social core competencies. As outlined in the B.C. Ministry of Education curriculum documents, here are the three interrelated sub-competencies that you will support skill development in:…
By the end of this course, students will be able to design and deliver evidence-based, multi-sensory lessons that simultaneously engage visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile pathways to improve retention and engagement for diverse learners.
This course explores the principles of trauma-informed care tailored to educators, support staff, and caregivers working with youth with special needs. Participants will gain an understanding of how trauma affects brain development, behavior, and learning,…
Stress Management and Self-Care: Learning techniques for managing stress, building resilience, and prioritizing self-care to maintain well-being in a demanding profession.
This interdisciplinary conference offers insights into strength-based teaching approaches. Topics include promoting character development, leveraging neurodiversity, and fostering student agency to enhance learning outcomes.
