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About the Author
Mary Harber,?BA, BSW, MSW, has been a social worker and educator for the past 30 years, supporting individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use and prevention, trauma support, and creative intervention methods in practice. She has worked in the field of disabilities with a focus on healthy sexuality, social competence, and diverse learning needs. Mary is currently retired from post-secondary teaching but continues to work in the community and believes in the capacity of innovation and creativity to facilitate change. Asha Rao, MEd, MA, DVATI, has taught for over 22 years in elementary to post-secondary schools, locally and internationally. Her work is focused on inclusive education, health and wellness, and connecting communities through creativity and imagination. She believes in collaborating to create engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning environments. She is currently faculty in the Education Assistant and Community Support Program at Camosun College, Victoria, BC.
Table of Contents
Foreword Preface SECTION I THE EDUCATION ASSISTANT The Role of an Education Assistant Chapter 1 Addressing Ableism in the Educational System Chapter 2 Becoming an Outstanding Education Assistant Chapter 3 Education Assistants as Advocates The Education Assistant as a Professional Chapter 4 Education Assistants as Inclusive Leaders Chapter 5 Self Care and the Education Assistant Chapter 6 Eyes and Ears in Educational Settings: Observation and Record Keeping for Educational Assistants Actions in the Field SECTION II MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Behaviour Chapter 7 Understanding Communicative: Cultivating Curiosity Chapter 8 Trauma Sensitivity: Developing Trusting Relationships Chapter 9 Healthy Social Sexuality Social Emotional Learning Chapter 10 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Chapter 11 Social Emotional Learning and the Work of Education Assistants Chapter 12 Finding Connection: Developing Social Competence Actions in the Field SECTION III DIVERSITY Indigeneity Chapter 13 Cultural Safety: A Foundation for Working with Indigenous Students Gender Diversity Chapter 14 Supporting Gender and Diverse Abilities in the Classroom Actions in the Field SECTION IV SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS Classroom Inclusion and Creativity Chapter 15 From the Margins to the Centre: Education Assistants as Inclusion Facilitators Chapter 16 Cultivating Creativity and the Education Assistant Academics Chapter 17 Supporting Academics Chapter 18 Collaborative Strategies and Resources for the Classroom Chapter 19 Transition: The Journey to Adulthood Actions in the Field Author Biographies