The Special Education endorsement track is available for educators who already hold an interim, standard or professional teacher certification in the state of Michigan. The program features 18 months of intensive coaching and curriculum, followed by 3 additional years of coaching and support under your interim license. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about the process of applying, getting admitted, and getting started, as well as some key details about our curriculum and learning models. This program is more than learning content. It's building skills, practicing peer mentoring, getting real-time feedback from experts and more - so that when you step into a classroom, you're not just a teacher - you're a rock star.
The eligibility checklist is simple: if you hold a Bachelor's degree, a passion for educating children, and are seeking a program that offers an immersive, collaborative network of colleagues. Apply now!
Once you're accepted into the program, you'll get connected with our coaches, processes and digital program community.
You will receive your school placement, and apply for a full-year permit in that role.
Our program offers a residency-based model, where you'll spend your apprenticeship learning research-supported, leading curriculum, applying those concepts while teaching in the classroom, and getting real-time feedback from expert coaches and fellow program participants.
To move forward with your endorsement, all candidates must show evidence of passing the MI Test for Teacher Certification. Our program offers unique coaching and resources to help you pass with flying colors. Once completed, you will be awarded your Interim Endorsement for Special Education.
During your three year program, you’ll be required to complete coursework, have the opportunity to engage with peers, and have access to our exclusive digital learning network.
After completing all program requirements and meeting the requirement of a minimum of three years of effective teaching on the Interim Certificate, you’ll be recommended for standard certification.
This program is divided into four key categories - each with diverse learning models built to help you practice the practical skills you'll use every day in the classroom. Click on a category to see a detailed course list!
Candidates study the basics and foundations in special education, and come to understand the laws that guide special ed instruction, as well as the psychology behind the emotional and cognitive challenges they will address as educators.
Through collaboration and reflective practice, candidates refine teaching and management skills with focus on strategies for individualized instruction, restorative practices, and trauma-informed instruction.
Candidates explore supports for students with impairment, focusing on setting up tracking strategies, providing feedback to families, and assessing growth/challenges.
Candidates study the basics and foundations in special education, and come to understand the laws that guide special ed instruction, as well as the psychology behind the emotional and cognitive challenges they will address as educators.
Through collaboration and reflective practice, candidates refine teaching and management skills with focus on strategies for individualized instruction, restorative practices, and trauma-informed instruction.
Candidates explore supports for students with impairment, focusing on setting up tracking strategies, providing feedback to families, and assessing growth/challenges.
Candidates experience a full immersion in all aspects of teaching and learning. They learn to be an effective educator by teaching in supportive models of classroom instruction, and through carefully supported independent practice.
We believe that the best educators have the confidence and the skills to innovate in the classroom, and adapt to the modern needs of students. Our program integrates diverse learning strategies that each offer unique peer and expert feedback loops.
Professional Learning Networks allow you to practice peer mentoring around key modules and get feedback from expert coaches.
Virtual live sessions introduce high-level topics presented by experts in the field and are supported with individualized action steps for implementation. In all workshops, our coaching team helps bridge the gap between theory and implementation.
These virtual courses bridge the gaps between course work, live sessions and classroom implementation. Their purpose is to help you improve on your practice by reflecting on the great things you’re implementing in the classroom every day.
We firmly believe that the best educators are made day-by-day, and lesson-by-lesson. You'll practice everything you learn with real students, and get real-time feedback to adapt and grow.
Our program coordinators work with you one-on-one to determine your specific pricing and to talk through payment options. The program costs $10,000, but there are available scholarship opportunities, tuition reimbursements, etc. Here's what that gets you:
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