Post-Professional Certificate Options in Special Education
The Post-Professional Special Education (K-6) certificate
The Post-Professional Special Education (K-6) certificate is designed to provide specific background, education, and skills to licensed teachers working with students with special needs in kindergarten through grade 6. Students will learn instructional design and methods, assessment practices, knowledge of and skills in reading and language development, teaching and assessing mathematics, and managing the classroom as these aspects relate to working with students with disabilities.
The Post-Professional certificate in Special Education (6-12)
The Post-Professional certificate in Special Education (6-12) is designed to provide specific background, education, and skills to licensed teachers working with students with special needs in grades 6 through 12. Students will learn instructional design and methods, assessment practices, knowledge of and skills in reading and language development, teaching and assessing mathematics, and managing the classroom as these aspects relate to working with students with disabilities.
Virginia PreK-12 Educator Discount Program
New program in Summer 2024
Both programs are eligible for the new educator discount for qualified applicants. Full-time educators, currently working in a public or private PreK-12 institution in Virginia may be eligible for a 25% discount.
Participants must be Virginia Residents, can only take up to 6 credit hours per semester, and must be employed full-time in a Virginia PK-12 school.
Special Education Program Contact
[[dlrame,Debbie Ramer]]
Clinical Faculty and Director, Special Education Program
(757) 221-2329
