Special Education Leadership: Assistant Special Education Director (Graduate Certificate)
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Assistant special education directors assist special education administrators in decision-making and providing students with disabilities the proper attention, assistance and education to help them succeed. Our 100% online graduate certificate in Special Education Leadership fulfills the coursework requirements for Maine state certification as an Assistant Administrator of Special Education (Maine DOE certification 035). Graduates of this program learn how to positively affect the quality and future of special education and promote the general welfare of children with disabilities; serve and support children with disabilities and their families; protect the privacy of students and families in accordance with state and federal laws; foster and support maximum self-determination and independence on the part of exceptional children; and utilize impartial professional judgment in evaluating the needs of exceptional children and their families.
Our graduate certificates can be completed as focused, standalone professional learning credentials or as part of a master鈥檚 or Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree program.聽
Students in this program must have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited college/university and a minimum of 36 semester hours in special education and be a certified special educator with at least three years of teaching special education at a satisfactory level or providing support services to students with disabilities.
Program Highlights
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
This 15-credit graduate certificate is offered entirely online and designed to meet the busy schedule of practicing teachers and other educators. Our graduate programs in Special Education are intended to help our graduates attain the professional knowledge and competencies outlined by the. The standards describe the necessary skills and expertise for practicing special education teachers. The Council for Exceptional Children is the premiere professional organization for special education.
Careers
Schools and districts around the United States are in need of highly qualified special educators to address shortages and replace teachers who retire or leave the profession for other reasons. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for K-12 administrators, including special education directors, is more than $111,000. In addition, research has shown that educators with graduate degrees have better job satisfaction and are more likely to stay in the profession as they advance in their careers.聽
For students wishing to continue on in graduate school, the credits earned in the Special Education Leadership graduate certificate program can be applied toward a master鈥檚 or Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree.
At a Glance
College of Education & Human Development
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Graduate Certificate in Special Education Leadership: Assistant Special Education Director
Mode of Study
Online
time to Complete Degree
15 Credits
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Licensure/Accreditation
This certificate can lead to Maine certification in Assistant Administrator of Special Education (Maine DOE certification 035). Contact for more information about certification and credentialing.
In addition, the College of Education and Human Development鈥檚 teacher preparation programs are nationally accredited by , the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. CAEP accreditation is a seal of approval that assures quality in educator preparation and that our programs prepare new teachers to know their subjects, their students and have the training that allows them to enter the classroom ready to teach effectively.
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) Statement
This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.
