Special Education - Severe Disabilities

Overview

Prepare to work with students with severe disabilities at all grade levels with the Special Education - Severe Disabilities program of Endicott College. Learn theories of language development, diagnosis and assessment, functional curriculum development and educational planning, and the availability and operation of assistive and augmentative technologies that support the needs of students with disabilities. Expert faculty members use evidence-based and data-driven approaches to individualizing instruction.

These programs lead to initial or professional licensure in severe disabilities (all levels).

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of typical child and adolescent development and exceptionalities

• Design high quality instruction, including authentic and meaningful student assessments

• Analyze student performance and growth data and to use this data to improve instruction and practice

• Teach all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, a safe and effective classroom environment, and cultural proficiency.

• Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.

• Ensure the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice