# Bilingual Instructional Aide: Spanish (Certificate of Achievement)

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Spanish

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The Certificate of Achievement in Bilingual Instructional Aide is designed to prepare a student for an entry-level position requiring bilingual ability, practical skills, and knowledge to work with teachers to support students/individuals in K-12 or adult education settings. This certificate program supports the requirements of federal legislation for Title I schools that all paraprofessionals/instructional aides be "highly qualified." In addition, the courses introduce the student to career opportunities such as Bilingual Teacher and in other educational settings requiring bilingual abilities.

### Program Courses & Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Bilingual Instructional Aide: Spanish, CA** | | 6-11 |
| **: Complete all of the following** | | 6 |
| EDUC 110 | The Teaching Experience: Exploration | 3 |
| EDUC 113 | Tutoring Reading in Elementary Schools | 1 |
| SPAN 115 | Practical Communication in Spanish for Teachers | 2 |
| **: Complete at least one of the following rules** | | 0-10 |
| SPAN 102 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 111 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 | 5 |
| **Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Language (Total 0) Complete the following number of credits: 0** | |  |

### Learning Outcomes

-   Demonstrate knowledge of the practical skills and knowledge required to work in an educational setting requiring bilingual abilities.