Early Childhood Special Education Add-on Authorization

Lead Faculty: Dr. Mary-Lynn Tatman Ferguson

This  Early Childhood Special Education Add-On Authorization is designed for individuals  holding a Clear (Level II) Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe disabilities. Completion of the Add-On Authorization extends special education teaching authorization from birth to Pre-K. It may also be added to Clear Credentials in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Physical Impairments, and Visual Impairments. In addition, persons with Learning Handicapped or Severely Handicapped credentials may add this Add-On authorization.It is expected that the candidate has experience and access to early childhood special education programs serving young children with disabilities, birth to five, during the program.

Professionals in other fields, such as social work, nursing, behavioral intervention, and child development may also complete the course work for professional development units.

Note: SPD 678 ECSE Field Experience must be taken as the last course in the program. After successfully completing coursework and the ECSE Exit Exam candidates must meet with a Credential Program Specialist to complete and submit to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing application for the Add-On Authorization.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrates knowledge of developmental and learning characteristics, and evidence-based practices associated with young children (birth to Pre K) with developmental delays, and all categories of disabilities.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of family systems, the impact of child with disabilities on the family, engages in family-centered practices and partnerships in all components of early intervention and education for infants and young children with disabilities
3. Demonstrates skill in formal and informal assessment approaches that inform the development and implementation of evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, family supported interventions and reflect the impact of culture (including ELL), specific disabilities on learning, and the role of the interdisciplinary team.
4. Document observations from birth to prekindergarten and in-depth field experiences in early childhood settings with families and children of diverse backgrounds and young children who have a range of abilities including in-home service delivery, and inclusive DAP center based preschool/prekindergarten programs

Requirements

• SPD 672 Intro to ECSE
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None
• SPD 674 Collaborative Partners
• SPD 676 ECSE Assessment & Intervention
• SPD 678 ECSE Field Experience

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