Educational AssistanT

The Educational Assistant Certificate Program at Red Deer Polytechnic is a one year certificate, which includes twelve compulsory courses that students must complete to graduate. These courses are carefully chosen and constantly updated to help prepare graduates to work effectively with teachers and students in a K-12 setting.

EA Department Mission Statement

We are a community dedicated to promoting the skills, knowledge and attitudes our students need to be positive, effective and competent educational assistants.  In doing this, we:

• respect individual differences, strengths and gifts,

• promote a sense of joy and encouragement in the learning process,

• celebrate integrity, courage and innovation,

• foster inclusive learning environments,  and

• live what we teach.