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This course provides the required hours of coursework necessary to attain the initial Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification requirements for Washington State. This is an online course, so you will need to have continuous, reliable access to the internet and be proficient in utilizing online applications and technology. While you are not required to be at your computer at a specific time, the course will be broken into 4 modules that will need to be completed within given deadlines. Each week, you will be required to participate in assigned readings, a written reflection assignment, a quiz, discussion board posts, and responses. 

The outcomes of the course will include an understanding of school and special education law. Participants will learn and demonstrate knowledge focused on the following course areas: understanding state and federal laws, school culture, the provision of services to students, knowledge of school based intervention programs for students, team building and collaboration, awareness of state standards in the respective related service occupational field, and awareness of the respective regulations within the public education setting. These core areas help prepare professionals for public school service.

CANCELLATION: A full refund of the registration fee, less the $10 administrative fee, is available if your cancellation is received 5 days prior to the first class day. Full refunds will be issued if the course is cancelled by NEWESD 101. The book is non-returnable after the access code is used. The registration fee is non-refundable after June 15th, 2021. Credit card refunds will be issued from the Business Office and may take up to 30 days to process. 

CLOCK HOURS: A maximum of 20.00 clock hours, for a fee of $60.00, will be available upon completion of the class. After submission of the clock hour form to Canvas, you will be prompted to complete an evaluation of the course through pdEnroller once clock hours have been submitted by NEW ESD 101. Clock hours may take up to four weeks to be processed following the course completion.