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CER0-ISP - Certificate in Instructional Support Personnel (ISP) Designed for the Paraprofessional
Program Overview
Program Description
<p>This continuing education and professional development program for Instructional Support Personnel (ISP) is designed to develop knowledge in core subject matter areas necessary to increase achievement levels for all students and enhance opportunities for career advancement. Those seeking this certificate will strengthen their interpersonal, communication, and management skills. All coursework completed satisfactorily in this program will count toward an Associate of Science transfer major in Elementary Education in response to the requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This program of study is also appropriate for practicing ISP who would like to broaden their knowledge while earning college credit. Students must follow the application procedures of ABAC, take appropriate placement exams, and complete any required Learning Support courses prior to acceptance into this certificate program.</p>
Department(s)
Program Level
US
Program Code
CER0-ISP
Learning Outcomes
Activity
21st Century reading, writing, composing, and mathematical skills taught in Gateway courses.
Assessment
A. Common assessments utilized in the English and Mathematics departments.
Justification
Prepares ABAC students for upper division courses.
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Outcome 1
Objective
• Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental reading, writing, and mathematical skills (assessed in ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, and MATH 1001/1111).
Activity
• Field Experience Teacher Interview Project • American Education Project • “Colors of Us” Lesson Plan Test
Assessment
A. These are common assessments used in EDUC 2110, 2120, and 2130. Each of the scoring rubrics for the project assesses students’ ability to develop excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within the context of teacher preparation.
Justification
A standardized rubric utilized across the courses in this certificate program allows for objective and consistent assessment of performance criteria.
Name
Outcome 2
Objective
• Develop excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within the context of teacher preparation.
Activity
Field Experience Teacher Interview Project
Assessment
A. Teacher Interview Analysis Chart: Students will interview two or more teachers and use questioning techniques to gain an understanding of pedagogy used to guide effective teaching. B. Analysis Research Paper: Students will summarize their findings and connect them to course content in a final paper scored by a rubric. Click Here to view rubric criteria.
Justification
A standardized rubric utilized across the courses in this certificate program allows for objective and consistent assessment of performance criteria.
Name
Outcome 3
Objective
• Apply child development theory and principles in working with students in K-12 settings (assessed in EDUC 2130).
Activity
American Education Project
Assessment
Students will create a digital presentation depicting trends of one of the five time periods in American Education based on each theme: Political Events, People & Culture, and Science & Technology. Click Here to view rubric criteria.
Justification
A standardized rubric utilized across the courses in this certificate program allows for objective and consistent assessment of performance criteria.
Name
Outcome 4
Objective
• Analyze historical, political, social, and philosophical influences as they have an impact on current school trends, policies, and practices (assessed in EDUC 2110).
Activity
“Colors of Us” lesson plan test.
Assessment
A. End of course exam assessing (1) students’ ability to define, identify and use curriculum that embraces students’ diverse backgrounds; (2) Identify and use students’ diverse backgrounds to influence the practices of teaching, learning, and assessment. Written responses scored by a common rubric. Click Here to view rubric criteria.
Justification
A standardized rubric utilized across the courses in this certificate program allows for objective and consistent assessment of performance criteria.
Name
Outcome 5
Objective
• Define, identify, and use developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for students in all academic areas (assessed in EDUC 2120).
Activity
GACE Exam
Assessment
GACE Exam: The GACE® Paraprofessional (Test Code 177) assessment measures the skills and knowledge in reading, writing, and math possessed by prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. It also measures their ability to apply those skills and knowledge when assisting in classroom instruction. Click Here to view source.
Justification
A passing score demonstrates that a paraprofessional is knowledgeable in reading, writing, and math, and that he/she is capable of assisting in classroom instruction.
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Outcome 6
Objective
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully pass the GACE Exam required for licensing within the state of Georgia.