Location:

Seattle, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Special Education

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Literacy for Special Needs program prepares working professionals to meet a complex array of learning needs through literacy and learning assessment and instructional planning to nurture lifelong reading development. Blending coursework in the areas of reading and special education, this part-time program is designed for educators who work with students with the greatest learning needs. Students who wish to enter the program must be experienced teachers who hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate. Classes are small (no more than 25) with nationally-recognized faculty. .

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Requirements:

Two recommendations: one from an immediate supervisor; one from professional colleague who can evaluate candidate's teaching experience.