Graduate Certificates

Teaching Students With Moderate Disabilities

For candidates who hold an appropriate initial or professional license at either the baccalaureate or masters degree level.

01.504

Methods of Teaching Students with
Moderate Disabilities

3 credits
01.652 Classroom Management and
Integrative Behavior
3 credits
02.524Educational Assessment of Students with
Moderate Disabilities
3 credits
02.579Practicum and Seminar: Moderate Disabilities3 credits


TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE DISABILITIES

01.504 Methods of Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities

Examines the methods of teaching students with moderate disabilities. Topics include curriculum (including the Massachusetts frameworks), IEPs, and instructional modifications appropriate for students with special needs. 

02.524   Educational Assessment of Students with Moderate Disabilities

A review of the various assessments and standardized tests that are used to identify students with moderate disabilities. The interpretation of assessment results and how to communicate them effectively to parents and school personnel will be examined.

01.652 Classroom Management and Integrative Techniques

Examines the theories and models of behavior management that assist teachers in helping students with moderate disabilities to be integrated into mainstream classroom settings. 

02.579 Practicum and Seminar: Moderate Disabilities 

(Pre or co-requisite – 9 credits of certificate coursework- permission of coordinator required)

(Candidates must be enrolled in the certificate program)

Practicum in a special education setting under the supervision of qualified teachers, principal, and university faculty.