Program Details
Our EA Diploma Program is offered full-time, with two intakes each year. The program will take 5 months to complete.
We offer February or September intake.
Daytime classes are Monday to Friday 9am – 2:30pm
All instruction is provided in person. You will be assigned a classroom number before your first class.
Day classes - 12772 88 Ave Surrey (Invergarry Adult Education)
This program requires full attendance, however, if you have a required medical appointment, are sick, or have another necessary obligation, please speak with your instructor ahead of time. Other frequently asked questions about the program can be found at the bottom of the entrance requirements page.
Accepting applications for September 2024 intake in March 2024.
February 2024 EA Diploma Program Outline – Currently in Session
Dates | Course Number | Course Name | Days | Hours |
February 1, 2024 | EA 1035 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Education |
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| EA 1010 | Foundations of Child Development |
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| EA 2045 | Ethics & Professional Practice |
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| EA 1036 | Foundations of Autism: Educational Considerations |
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Feb 26 – March 8 | EA 1071 | Practicum 1 – during daytime hours (2 weeks) | 10 | 60 |
| EA 1037 | Principals of ABA – Data collection and Data based decision making |
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| EA 2050 | Functional Behaviour Assessment & Positive Behaviour Supports |
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March 18-22 |
| Spring Break (1 week) | 5 |
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| LAT | Low Arousal Training | 2 | 10 |
| EA 2055 | Mental Health & Trauma Awareness |
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| EA 1066 | Assistive Technology and Alternative Communications |
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| EA 1045 | Health and Personal Care |
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May 13 – June 21 | EA 2010 | Practicum 2 – during daytime hours (6 weeks | 29 |
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| EA 2071 | Accessing the Curriculum for Diverse Learners |
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June 27th | GRAD | Program end Celebration | 1 |
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No class
February 19th – Family Day
March 18 – 22 – Spring Break
April 1 – Easter Monday
May 20th – Victoria Day
September 2024 EA Diploma Program Outline - Tentative
Dates | Course Number | Course Name | Day Cohort days | Day Cohort Hours/credits |
September 4th, 2023 | EA 1035 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Education |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1010 | Foundations of Child Development |
| 6 credits |
| EA 2045 | Ethics & Professional Practice |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1036 | Foundations of Autism: Educational Considerations |
| 1 credits |
Oct 21 – Nov 1 | EA 1071 | Practicum 1 – during daytime hours (2 weeks) |
| 60 hrs. |
| EA 1037 | Principals of ABA – Data collection and Data based decision making |
| 3 credits |
| EA 2050 | Functional Behaviour Assessment & Positive Behaviour Supports |
| 6 credits |
| LAT | Low Arousal Training |
| 10 hrs. |
| EA 2055 | Mental Health & Trauma Awareness |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1066 | Assistive Technology and Alternative Communications |
| 1 credits |
| EA 1045 | Health and Personal Care |
| 3 credits |
| EA 2010 | Accessing the Curriculum for Diverse Learners |
| 6 credits |
December 9 – 20 | EA 2071
| Practicum 2 – (2 weeks) |
| 60 hrs. |
Dec 23 – Jan 3 |
| Winter Break (2 weeks) |
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Jan 6 – Jan 30 | EA 2071 | Practicum 2 cont. – (4 weeks) |
| 114 hrs. |
January 311h | GRAD | Program end Celebration | 1 not counted in cohort days |
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No class
September 30th -Truth and Reconciliation
October 14th – Thanksgiving
November 11th – Remembrance Day
February 2025 EA Diploma Program Outline - Tentative
Dates | Course Number | Course Name | Day Cohort days | Day Cohort Hours/credits |
February 5th, 2025 | EA 1035 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Education |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1010 | Foundations of Child Development |
| 6 credits |
| EA 2045 | Ethics & Professional Practice |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1036 | Foundations of Autism: Educational Considerations |
| 1 credits |
March 3-14 | EA 1071 | Practicum 1 – during daytime hours (2 weeks) |
| 60 hrs. |
March 17 -March 21 |
| Spring Break (1 weeks) |
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| EA 1037 | Principals of ABA – Data collection and Data based decision making |
| 3 credits |
| EA 2050 | Functional Behaviour Assessment & Positive Behaviour Supports |
| 6 credits |
| LAT | Low Arousal Training |
| 10 hrs. |
| EA 2055 | Mental Health & Trauma Awareness |
| 3 credits |
| EA 1066 | Assistive Technology and Alternative Communications |
| 1 credits |
| EA 1045 | Health and Personal Care |
| 3 credits |
May 12-June 20 | EA 2071
| Practicum 2 – (6 weeks) |
| 180 Hours |
June 23-June 25 | EA 2010 | Accessing the Curriculum for Diverse Learners |
| 6 credits |
June 26th | GRAD | Program end Celebration | 1 not counted in cohort days |
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No class
February 17th – Family Day
April 18 – Easter
April 21 Easter
May 19 – Victoria Day
Please visit the Policies and Procedures page for more information on absences, refund policies, graduation and code of conduct.
