Early Childhood Intervention Assistant
Certificate of Achievement (CA) Early Care and Education · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Intervention Assistant/Para-Educator is designed to prepare students to be para-educators in early childhood special education classrooms. This certificate also prepares early childhood teachers who will be working in inclusive classrooms.
Career Opportunities
Teacher's assistant in a special education classroom, Para-educator in a special education classroom (K-3 grade), and Teacher's assistant in inclusive preschool classroom
Early Childhood Intervention Assistant (CA): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (32 units) | ||
| ECE 40 | Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning | 3 |
| ECE 50 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices | 3 |
| ECE 54 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECE 56 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE 60 | Introduction to the Young Child with Exceptional Needs | 3 |
| ECE 62 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECE 63 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 4 |
| ECE 67 | Infant and Toddler Development and Caregiving | 3 |
| ECE 90 | Practicum-Supervised Experience | 4 |
| ECE 91 | Adaptive Curriculum For Children With Exceptional Needs | 3 |
| Total | 32 | |