Professional Certificate in Professional Development for Special Education Teachers

• Inclusive Classroom Strategies: Creating an inclusive classroom environment, understanding and accommodating diverse learning needs, differentiated instruction techniques.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Formative and summative assessment methods, evaluating student progress, utilizing assessment data for instructional planning.
• Behavior Management: Positive behavior intervention and support, preventing and addressing challenging behaviors, creating behavior intervention plans.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with general education teachers, related service providers, and families, effective communication strategies.
• Curriculum and Instruction: Adapting and modifying curriculum, evidence-based instructional strategies, utilizing instructional technology.
• Special Education Laws and Regulations: Understanding legal requirements, IDEA, Section 504, and ADA, ensuring compliance in the classroom.
• Assistive Technology: Selecting and implementing assistive technology, accessibility considerations, improving student outcomes.
• Differentiated Instruction: Tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs, addressing various learning styles, utilizing scaffolding and tiered assignments.
• Cultural Competence: Understanding and valuing diversity, culturally responsive teaching, addressing cultural bias in the classroom.