EA (Educational Assistant)
What it means
In many Canadian schools, an educational assistant works under school-board and teacher direction to support student access, learning, communication, behaviour, mobility, or personal care. Titles, qualifications, duties, staffing decisions, and whether support is shared or individual vary by province and board.
Term details
Category: education
Regional use: canada
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
Check this definition against ontario.ca. Open the source before making health, education, funding, or legal decisions because guidance can change.
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