Special Education Supervisory Certification
This program will prepare you to be an effective special education supervisor. Core courses provide a blend of theory and practical experiences to develop effective leadership knowledge and skills in the following areas: Supervision and evaluation, Curriculum, instruction and assessment, Special education school law, Finance, Educational leadership preparation. All courses are taught by former administrators in the field of educational leadership. You will get to know your professors and they will mentor you toward potential career options.
What Will I Learn?
You will learn:
- Skills necessary to be an effective special education supervisor
- Strategies to support the diverse needs of students, families and staff
- Communication techniques to address contemporary school leadership challenges
Core courses provide a blend of theory and practical experiences to develop effective leadership knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Supervision and evaluation
- Curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Special education school law
- Finance
- Educational leadership preparation
What Kinds of Experiences Could I Have?
All of the courses are taught by former administrators in the field of educational leadership. You will get to know your professors and they will mentor you toward potential career options.
The program is designed for students who are full-time educators. Courses are offered on weeknights and weekends to accommodate your schedule. The courses require you to be engaged in leadership activities in your professional setting throughout the program, including:
- Developing a community project
- Shadowing an administrator
- Analyzing a curricular resource
- Exploring IEP development
- Creating a building-level budget
What Types of Careers Could I Get With This Degree?
The Special Education Supervisory Certification Program prepares you to work as a special education supervisor.