Special Education Endorsement Program - Learning Disabilities (8 months)

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If you are currently employed as a K-12 teacher and have a desire to learn the skills necessary to participate in the academic development of special needs students, then you could find the education you need in Walden University's Special Education Endorsement Program in Learning Disabilities (K-12). Learn more about this online endorsement program here.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

The six-course curriculum presented for Walden University's Special Education Endorsement Program in Learning Disabilities (K-12) provides strategies and practices for developing instructional lessons, intervention methods, student assessments, and other skills necessary to help students with learning disabilities maximize their learning opportunities. Topics addressed in coursework include assessing individual students for personal needs and abilities; classroom management; positive behavior development; monitoring educational progress; and methods for teaching various disciplines such as math, reading, and writing. A practicum allows students to apply techniques learned throughout the program as they assume control of a supervised, real classroom setting.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have experience as a licensed schoolteacher and possess a bachelor's degree before considering Walden University's Special Education Endorsement Program in Learning Disabilities (K-12).

What Are the Program Requirements?

You must complete 21 semester credit hours to earn this educational endorsement. This credit total consists of 15 credits in core courses, a three-credit specialization course, and a three-credit clinical practicum.

Course Requirements

Foundations of Special Education
Individualizing Education for Learners With Disabilities
Current Issues in Assessment and Intervention
Reading and Writing Instruction for Learners with Exceptionalities
Planning Positive Behavior Support Strategies
Instructional Strategies for Students With Learning Disabilities
Clinical Practicum: Special Education: Learning Disabilities

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After completing Walden University's Special Education Endorsement Program in Learning Disabilities (K-12), you could seek to assume special education responsibilities upon satisfying state licensing or endorsement requirements. You could work in your current school or seek positions in a new academic environment. In addition to providing lessons to students with learning disorders, you could prepare assessments, design curricula, or develop collaborative support programs.

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