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The Paraprofessional Education program prepares teaching assistants to work in K-12 schools in special education, reading, and general education classrooms. The program articulates the core requirements of the Elementary Teacher Education program while providing needed coursework to improve student learning. This degree is designed for teaching assistants and early childhood care providers.

This pathway focuses on inclusive education. It explores and critiques barriers in society that prevent the inclusion and participation of disabled people (and those with labels of 'special' educational needs) as individuals with citizenship rights. It rejects charity and individual deficit model interpretations that have –and continue to – place disabled people as in need of charity, cure, treatment and care. The programme draws upon the lived experiences of disabled people, their self-organisation, and user-led campaigns for justice, and equality in education.

Get certified to teach pre–K through high school students with mild disabilities in Georgia with Brenau University's online Bachelor of Science in Special Education. Graduate prepared to take the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exam and select a concentration to build knowledge in language arts, mathematics, reading, science or social studies. You'll also complete 48 hours of field experience plus a semester-long placement as a full-time student teacher.

This route within the Master's in Special and Inclusive Education focuses on Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia)/literacy difficulties. Students will be introduced to cutting-edge theory and research and consider how it links to policy and practice. This MA will appeal to students looking to consolidate and enhance their knowledge; develop their professional practice and/or progress to doctoral study or employment in this specialist field.

As a student in Thiel College’s Education Department, you will experience a modern and exciting curriculum based on the latest “Effective Schools” research that includes instructional teaching strategies based on the work of Bob Marzano, Jay McTighe, Grant Wiggins, and other current leaders in the field of education.

Improve your special education teaching methods with this free online course in Working with Students with Special Educational Needs to make a greater impact in the classroom. This education course is ideal for teachers of all backgrounds. Children with special needs have different requirements, especially when it comes to classroom learning.

You’ll accelerate your career by simultaneously earning your MAEd and completing the content requirements for an education specialist credential—developing the advanced skills needed to serve students with extensive support needs to TK-12 students to age 22 in public schools.

The program focuses on preparing students to work with adolescents who have special educational needs. It combines coursework and practical experiences to help future educators develop skills in suppo...

You’ll accelerate your career by simultaneously earning your MAEd and completing the content requirements for an education specialist credential—developing the advanced skills needed to serve students with mild to moderate support needs to TK-12 students to age 22 in public schools.

The online B.S. in Learning & Behavior Disorders (P–12)/Elementary Education (P–5) Initial Certification program from Campbellsville University delivers the two career-ready credentials you need to jump-start your career. Learn from expert educators in an interactive, virtual environment as you prepare to teach in elementary schools and special education classrooms. You'll graduate with your bachelor's degree, certification and the competitive edge to succeed in the education career you want.

Through the online Master in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University, you'll learn to maximize the role you play in the curriculum lifecycle and develop students who thrive in the classroom and love to learn.

Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Campbellsville University's online Master of Arts in Education - Teacher Leader program prepares working teachers to become leaders in the education community. Through a curriculum strongly focused on Christian principles and ethical practices, teachers gain the technical skills they need for leadership success.

Our MA Inclusion (Special Educational Needs) equips you with essential skills and deep understanding of SEND policies and practices. This flexible, part-time distance learning course offers global perspectives and expert-led modules, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in inclusive education while advancing your career in this rewarding field.

Azusa Pacific University’s Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Credential program prepares candidates to earn a California Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Preliminary Credential. This rigorous program includes comprehensive foundation courses emphasizing teaching and educational methods, as well as specialization courses that provide content required for the education specialist credential. 

MEd in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs As contemporary societies become more heterogeneous, and as inclusive education reforms gain currency across the world, educational systems are being challenged to address some fundamental questions about teaching and learning related to the accommodation of and respect for difference. Underpinning the movement for inclusion is a concern for social justice and well-being. Meeting the diverse needs of learners within today's schools, colleges, and universities is one of the most challenging and important tasks facing education today.