Bilingual Instructional Aide: Spanish
Certificate of Achievement Spanish · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
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.