Foundations of Teacher Education Overview
If you love working with school-aged children and feel a career in education is calling you, the Foundations of Teacher Education associate degree program at Chippewa Valley Technical College is right for you. The two-year program is offered online and face-to-face. The typical instructional assistant or paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a licensed teacher, performing a variety of tasks in the classroom including monitoring student’s activities, tutoring, correcting papers, proctoring assessments, facilitating small groups and supervising various classroom and school events.
CVTC's Foundations of Teacher Education degree program is convenient, affordable and flexible. The online classes make it easy to perform coursework whenever it is convenient. Students will benefit from instructors with teaching experience. Students will gain practicum experience and training at area public schools. CVTC's Foundations of Teacher Education program meets Title I requirements and fulfills the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for paraprofessionals.
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Just the Facts
Foundations of Teacher Education
60 Credit Associate Degree
Program Length
Two Years
Delivery Method
MyChoice
Program Location
Eau Claire
Start Months
August
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,469
Term 2
$ 2,469
Term 3
$ 2,469
Term 4
$ 2,479
Books
$ 89
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $9,975
Career Opportunities
Special Education Aid
Special Education Assistant
Special Education Paraeducator
Special Education Paraprofessional
Substitute Teacher
Graduate Employers
Barron Area School District
Chippewa Falls Area School District
Eau Claire Area School District
School District of Menomonie
St. Mary's Catholic School
Wauzeka-Steuben School District
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$31K Yearly Salary
Our recent Foundations of Teacher Education graduates reported an average starting salary of $31,127.
86% Employed
86% of our recent Foundations of Teacher Education graduates got a job in the industry.
253 Regional Jobs
There are 253 job openings in the CVTC district for the Foundations of Teacher Education industry.
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Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
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Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Foundations of Teacher Education program.
Sample Courses
Child & Adolescent Development
Provides an overview of physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, social/emotional and growth and development birth through adolescence. Analyzes social, parental, cultural, brain, and economic influences on development.
Intro to Educational Practices
This course will include the study of historical, philosophical and social foundations of education; issues and trends including diversity affecting our schools of today including elementary, middle level and secondary educational settings. An overview of the governmental basis of education; fundamentals of teaching methodologies, learning styles, questioning techniques and basic assessment practices will be addressed.
Behavior Management
Students evaluate models of behavior management, analyze social emotional learning, and explain the importance of proactive management techniques. In addition, students evaluate models of behavior management, analyze behavior and analyze the influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on behavior in order to focus on developing skills to assist in empowering children to take an active role in self-control and classroom management.
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The Foundations of Teacher Education program at CVTC has been an excellent experience. The instructors are incredibly caring and supportive, always willing to help and provide guidance. The program’s flexibility allowed me to balance my coursework, a full-time job, and my family, making it easier to succeed. Thanks to the knowledgeable instructors and the well-structured curriculum, I have gained a greater understanding of education and more confidence in my role as a paraprofessional.
Carmella
Foundations of Teacher Education Graduate
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