# Educational Support The Educational Support program provides integrated, practical learning experiences to students along with a body of knowledge that prepares graduates to work competently, effectively and safely upon entering the educational support field. | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 177 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Educational-Support-2025.pdf) Referenced from: [Program Outlines Archive](/pages/registrar-academic-resources/program-outlines-archive/) ## Document text ## Educational Support Program Outline 2025-2026 ## PROGRAM INFORMATION Academic Year : 2025-2026 Credential : Ontario College Diploma Program Delivery : Full-Time Duration : 2 Years Length : 4 Semesters Program Code(s) : A156 - Distance ## DESCRIPTION The Educational Support program provides integrated, practical learning experiences to students along with a body of knowledge that prepares graduates to work competently, effectively and safely upon entering the educational support field. This program is informed by the best principles and practices in educational support that contribute to the learning, development and independence of all learners. Collectively, these factors enable graduates of the program to reliably demonstrate the skills required to work collaboratively with members of the school community in support of all learners in a variety of educational settings. ## CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of Northern College's Education Support program will be well-equipped to supervise and monitor behavior, document and prepare classes, and assist exceptional students up to the age of 21. Educational Support Assistants are needed in diverse educational settings, such as public and private schools, elementary and secondary schools, treatment centers, special needs schools, school boards, and communitybased programs. Graduates can pursue various career paths, including: 1. Educational Support Assistant - Support activities that enhance children's physical and emotional well-being. - Foster emotional, social, language, cognitive, and physical development. 2. Learning Support Assistant - Provide clerical and administrative support to multiple learning coordinators. 3. Education Assistant - Assist in the delivery and development of educational programs. ## VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Comply with legislation, standards, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures in the provision of educational support. 2. Support learner development with evidence-based behaviour and mental health strategies with a focus on self-regulation. 1 ## Educational Support Program Outline 2025-2026 3. Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to design and implement evidence-based educational support strategies, practices, and programs. 4. Model empathetic, positive, and pro-social behaviours to facilitate the development of social competence in all learners and contribute to safe and equitable learning communities. 5. Promote independence and/or provide assistance in the performance of routine and instrumental activities of daily living. 6. Choose and implement assistive technologies and daily living aids to build capacity in learners. 7. Monitor, document, and report on the behaviour, performance, and progress of learners. 8. Create strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance performance, maintain currency, and foster holistic self-care. ## PROGRAM COURSES The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. | Semester | 1 | Hours | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Educational-Support-2025.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Educational-Support-2025.pdf)