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Submitter's Information

Name

Michelle Kimmel

Title

Associate Professor

Region

Orange County

College

Santa Ana College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Anthony Pagan

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Expanded Learning Program Leader Apprenticeship

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Educational Aide (Teacher Assistant) (080200)

Projected Start Date

06/15/26

Catalog Description

The Expanded Learning Program Leader Apprenticeship provides students with the skills necessary to work with TK-12 students in an expanded learning setting. Students will focus on gaining skills to provide academic support and enrichment, activity programs, and tutoring or homework support. On-the-job training allows apprentices to apply their theoretical knowledge in expanded learning programs and develop practical skills as they learn to work with school age children and their families. The program is available for educators, parents, caregivers, and individuals working with school age children who are enrolled in the Bilingual Educator Apprenticeship Program (BEAP).

Enrollment Completer Projections

35 students

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The goal of the program is to equip students with the skills to provide academic support, enrichment, and tutoring to TK-12 students in expanded learning settings, while applying their learning in the field to foster positive outcomes for school-age children and their families in after-school programs.

Objectives:

  • Develop the skills necessary to provide academic support, enrichment, and tutoring to TK-12 students in an expanded learning setting, promoting educational growth and personal development for diverse learners.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge through on-the-job training in real-world expanded learning programs, developing practical skills to work with school-age children and their families and promoting positive educational outcomes.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

20

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative
  • Develop the skills necessary to provide academic support, enrichment, and tutoring or homework assistance to TK-12 students in an expanded learning setting, fostering both educational growth and personal development.
  • Apply learning in a field setting, effectively transferring skills to work with school-age children and their families, while supporting positive outcomes for diverse learners in the context of after-school and expanded learning programs.
Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CNSL 114 orCareers in Teaching1Y1, Summer
CDEV 114Careers in Teaching 1
Y1, Summer

APCD 107Apprenticeship Child Growth and Development3Y1, Summer
APCD 110Apprenticeship Child, Family, and Community3Y1, Spring Intersession
APCD 205Introduction to Children with Disabilities or Delays3Y1, Spring
APED 114Tutoring Reading in Elementary Schools1Y1, Fall
APED 120BSchool-Age Child Care and Activities3Y1, Fall
APED 201Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching3Y2, Fall
APED 204Proficiency in Educational Technologies for Teachers3Y1, Spring

Orange County Regional Questions

District

RSCCD

College

Santa Ana College

CRLC Member

Anthony Pagan

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Education (Child Development and Education Studies Department)

List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region

There are educational aide (teacher assistant) programs at Coastline College, Santiago Canyon College, and Mt. San Antonio College (Los Angeles County).

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

35 annual enrollment projections

Priority Sector

Educational Aide (Teacher Assistant)

Submission Details

Published at

05/08/25 - 10:12 AM

Last edited at

05/30/25 - 10:36 AM by Maria Lepe

Status

Informational

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