# Paraeducator (Certificate of Achievement)

Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Education (Elementary / K-8)

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/pathways/education/education-elementary-k-8/paraeducator-coa/

This Paraeducator Certificate of Achievement will prepare students to work as paraeducators in both special education classrooms and general education/inclusive classrooms, supporting students with and without disabilities in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through grade 12 (TK-12) school settings.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Differentiate developmental levels of children and adolescents.
2.  Identify characteristics of all federally recognized disabilities.
3.  Implement accommodations/modifications for students with disabilities.

### REQUIREMENTS

Review Graduation Requirements and Program Maps.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| EDUC G180 | Family, School, and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDUC G210 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4-6 |
| or ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing |  |
| ENGL G143 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MATH G104 | Mathematics For Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| PSYC G116 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | 19-21 |