Class will start at the top of the hour! Please turn the volume up on your computer speakers to access the audio feature of this seminar. WELCOME TO EP100 Preparing for an Educational Paraprofessional Career Unit 1 WELCOME TO EP100 Preparing for an Educational Paraprofessional Career Unit 1

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Welcome to Our FIRST Seminar Unit 1 Welcome to EP100 This week we will: Get to know each other Review the class syllabus Preview the Educational Paraprofessional Associate’s Degree program Take a look at the course outcomes for EP100 Identify strategies for successful online learning Are you ready to begin?

My Information Ludmila Battista, MA AIM: Ludmila Office

Unit 1 Agenda Course/Program Overview Syllabus Review KU Resources Unit 1 Assignments Seminar Questions Q & A?

Course/Program Overview This course introduces students to the educational paraprofessional field and the Kaplan University Associate of Applied Science in Educational Paraprofessional degree program. Topics include roles and responsibilities and professional standards within the field, college success strategies, and strategies and skills needed in the profession. Students will research their professional and personal goals and preview the portfolio project that will be the capstone project in the degree program. What do you know about the Educational Paraprofessional Career? What is an Educational Paraprofessional? What experiences do you have working with students/children? What brought you to this program?

Course Outcomes By the end of this course, you will be able to meet the following course outcomes: EP100-1: Identify educational paraprofessional roles, responsibilities, standards and organizations EP100-2: Use a variety of personal management tools, strategies and university resources to enhance learning EP100-3: Identify careers within the educational paraprofessional field EP100-4: Apply basic knowledge of the paraprofessional role to program and professional goals Additionally, the following GEL outcomes are assessed in this course: GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English GEL-4.1: Describe the historical events that influence contemporary culture

AASEP-1 Knowledge Base: Demonstrate proficiency in basic academic skills and techniques used for classroom instructional support such as reading, mathematics, and writing AASEP-2 Student Development and Learning Environments: Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate curriculum that addresses the individual student’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs AASEP-3 Student, Family, and School Relationships: Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with students, families, teachers and administrators in diverse school settings AASEP-4 Instructional and Behavioral Strategies: Apply instructional and behavioral techniques used in a variety of learning environments to enhance teaching and learning of students AASEP-5 Ethics and Professionalism: Demonstrate an understanding of paraprofessional roles including professional standards, legal issues, ethical practices and appropriate interpersonal and management skills AASEP-6 Individuality and Cultural Diversity: Demonstrate an understanding of the individual learning needs and cultural diversity of students and their families Program Outcomes

First Things First! KU160 New Student Orientation Conditional Admittance Policy Class Announcements Course Home Extenuating Circumstances

Syllabus Review Course/Instructor Info No textbook Course Description/Course Outcomes Course Calendar (Activities by Unit) Grading (points per assignment) Course Policies (late policy, extenuating circumstances, Incompletes) Tutoring Project, Seminar, Discussion Board Instructions Netiquette Grading Rubrics***

Gradebook Unit Number Total Discussion Seminar Graded Reviews Unit 6 Project125 Unit 9 Project125 Total1000

KU Resources New Student Orientation Tech Support ( , live chat) Resource Center Academic Support Center (under "My Studies") My Studies Tab Community Center Tab University Info Tab Counseling

Course Assignments Readings/videos Graded Reviews (units 1- 5; 7-8) are OPEN NOTES Projects (units 6 and 9) Discussion Question Seminar (attend or complete option #2)

Unit 1 Assignments Review Content under “Course Home” Complete the Readings (Course info and Spartacus Strategies) Complete the Learning Activities (video, web resource, game) Post your Introduction and read/respond to your classmates Post your response to the Discussion Question and read/respond to your classmates Complete the Graded Review Attend Seminar OR complete Option #2 ALL DUE BY TUESDAY NIGHT (MIDNIGHT)

Seminar Questions What is your response to the Program Outcomes? How do these prepare you for a career working as a paraprofessional or in the educational field? What is your response to the Course Outcomes? How might you use these outcomes in the field or as you proceed through your academic program? What questions do you have about the class syllabus or expectations of the course? What experiences do you have working in the field or working with children and teenagers? What questions or concerns do you have regarding online college and online communication?

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Thank you for Attending the Unit 1 Seminar! Questions? Comments? Remember, if you have any questions or concerns during the week, please contact me or KU Support at Have a great first week and enjoy!