The program recognizes the changing and complex role of the special educator and as such prepares the candidates to?

• provide support and instruction to students with cognitive, physical, behavior, multiple, and/or health disabilities from kindergarten through 12th?grade;?

• work in different educational settings such as self-contained, resource, and regular classrooms;?

• access the general education curriculum demonstrating a strong knowledge and skill set in academic content areas for instructing students with disabilities;?

• ?effectively collaborate and work closely with general education teachers, related service personnel, administrators, and families to ensure all students are given every opportunity to reach their full potential;?

• ?understand language acquisition, cultural influences on learning, emotional and social development, exceptionalities, diverse student populations, inclusion and equity in classrooms and schools;?

• ?understand and apply knowledge related to the social, historical, and philosophical foundations of special education;

• ?integrate technology into instruction and learning;?

• ?use research and developmentally appropriate practices in their teaching;?

• ?know the roles and responsibilities of the profession of teaching.