Welcome to Kingston Learning Centre

To choose your program by campus location
CLICK HERE

To view a list of all available courses
CLICK HERE

Campus Locations
	Kingston (Main Campus)
	Smiths Falls
	Richmond Hill
	Whitby


Printable Forms
	All Printable Forms
	Application for Enrolment Forms
	Medical Forms
	Instructions for obtaining a Criminal Record Search


Arranging a Proctor or an Invigilator for an exam
To schedule an exam date CLICK HERE

Education Programmes

Education Assistant - Richmond Hill

The Education Assistant diploma programme is offered at the following campuses:

Kingston, ON
Richmond Hill, ON
Smiths Falls, ON
Whitby, ON

For information for all campuses outside of the Kingston area call Toll-Free 1-888-732-0326. For the Kingston campus please call 613-384-6194.
Programme Description
This is a programme developed especially for the educational environment. It is intended to address the vast changes that have taken place in Special Education in recent years. It has been fully registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

This programme is a full time intensive 1095 hour course consisting of both classroom and practical training. This programme has been condensed from a 2 year to a 1 year programme in order to accommodate student preferences.

The Education Assistant provides a valuable service in an area of support, designed to meet the needs of students with special needs. The role varies from situation to situation, but some of the more frequent assignments include assistance with the delivery of special education programmes, resource centre assignments, kindergarten assistance, school-to-community support and one-on-one assistance for hard-to-serve children.

Course Outline

Introduction to Special Education
Exceptionalities - identification, accommodations & modifications
Exceptional students in society
Child development
Community support services
Education foundations & issues in Education
Learning theories
Communications/speech and language
Best practices in programming and assessment
Positive behaviour supports
Professional relationships and skills
and so much more!

Practical Internship Experience
Over 400 hours of practical experience will take place in local elementary and secondary schools, with Board approval and under the direction of the principals and teachers involved.

Certificates you will earn

First Aid/CPR/WHMIS
Non-violent crisis intervention (CPI)
Certificate in Autism

Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent, demonstrated English, communication and comprehension skills. Students must have the equivalent standing at the general level in English.

Student Evaluations and Requirements for Graduation:
To receive your diploma from KLC you must fulfill all course requirements to the satisfaction of school administration.

This includes successful course and work placement completion and tuition paid in full.

All students will be required to maintain an average academic standing of 75%. Students must pass both theory and practical components of the course. Internship assessment will be completed by the host placement. A diploma is granted when all course work is successfully completed.

Employment Opportunities:
Area employers that hire our graduates include:

Limestone District School Board
Lakeshore and Algonquin Catholic District School Board
Hastings & Prince Edward County District School Board
Upper Canada District School Board
Toronto District School Board
Greater Essex County District School Board
Durham District School Board
York Region District School Board
Ottawa/Carleton Catholic School Board

As a Graduate of the Education Assistant Program...

Become an active member of a multidisciplinary team
Be aware and recognize the individual learning styles and behavioural characteristics of students
Demonstrate knowledge of and practice effective co mmunication skills
Assist in maintaining an appropriate level of behaviour as determined by the teacher
Contribute to the success and well-being of students in our schools

An Education Assistant Career Is For You If You…

Enjoy working with children
Are caring, patient and have a positive attitude
Are organized and committed to personal and professional excellence
Have excellent communication skills
Enjoy assisting children to succeed in their educational goals

Over 22 years of caring, dedication, and commitment to our students