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The bar has been raised for Special Education teachers.
Its no longer enough to just be qualified. "Highly qualified" is the latest standard recent legislation now requires of all public elementary and secondary special education teachers. Also, mainstreaming is changing the Special Education landscape, leaving educators to instruct mixed-ability classrooms.
With an advanced online Special Education degree, you can fill the quality void in schools everywhere. Quality teacher shortages, earlier diagnostication of disabilities and growing Special Education enrollment ensure that your job outlook is "excellent" and expected to grow faster than average (source: The Bureau of Labor and Statistics).
Whether you aspire to a certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate degree, you'll have multiple online-learning delivery formats to choose from.
Some examples of challenges you'll learn to tackle:
- designing Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- alternative forms of ability assessment
- performance goals and indicators
- intervention strategies
Youll also delve into historical and current educational research studies on learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and physical handicaps. Tailoring curricula to students' unique need is complex, requiring as much training as book theory. A recent survey from American Annals of the Deaf showed that 50% of respondent teachers expressed a desire for more training in identification, assessment, and intervention.
Our programs provide just that training - most advanced degrees require an in-person student teaching/credentialing component in addition to online coursework. Consider the possibilities for your career. Explore the online Special Education degree programs below and request more information today.
Select Special Education Degree Program:
- Education/Special Education (Master's)
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Cross-Categorical Special Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of special educat... 
- MATL/Special Needs (Master's)
The Kaplan University online Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning degree offers a professional development opportunity for practicing K-12 teachers with a classroom/group of students, seeking to enha...
- Special Education Leadership (Doctoral)
Strengthen your ability to oversee and advocate for the growing number of students who need special education services, and contribute to the field through your own doctoral research. Aligned with stand...
- Inclusion Education (Master's)
University of New England offers innovative Master of Science in Education (MSEd) programs completely online. Take Advantage of Concentrations Relevant to Your Classroom.
Inclusion Education provides...
- Special Education (Master's)
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others, and influence your ability to shape the future of education. By cho...
- M.S. in Special Education (PK-12)
Make a difference-become a highly qualified Special Education teacher. The M.S. in Special Education (PK-12) will enhance your teaching talents and enable you to teach special education students with mi...
- Education Media Design & Technology (Master's)
Bridging the Gap: A 21st Century curriculum for the 21st century learner!
The Education Media Design & Technology Master's Degree program tailors to creating and developing future leaders ...
