Special Education Add-on Licensure Track
The Special Education Add-on Licensure Track meets the coursework requirements for Special Education (SPED) Add-on licensure in North Carolina, for undergraduates who are already majoring in a secondary teacher licensure preparation program. Other licensure components (testing) are required for licensure referral.
1. Teachers demonstrate leadership (InTASC 5)
● lead in their classrooms, school, profession
● advocate for schools and students
● demonstrate high ethical standards
2. Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students (InTASC 1-3)
● provide a positive, nurturing environment
● embrace diversity in school, community, world
● treat students as individuals
● adapt their teaching for students with special needs
● work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students
3. Teachers know the content they teach (InTASC 4-5)
● align instruction with the NC SCOS
● know the content of their teaching specialty
● recognize interconnectedness of content area
● make instruction relevant to students
4. Teachers facilitate learning for their students (InTASC 6-8)
● know how learning takes place
● plan appropriate instruction and assessment
● use a variety of instructional methods
● integrate and utilize technology in instruction
● develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
● facilitate teamwork and develop leadership qualities
● communicate effectively
5. Teachers reflect on their practice (InTASC 9-10)
● analyze student learning
● link professional growth to professional goals
● function effectively in a complex environment
6. Teachers contribute to academic success of students.
Choose one: 4 sh
| EDU 4440 | Literacy Special Education Methods | 4 sh |
| EDU 4450 | Interdisciplinary Special Education Methods Course | 4 sh |
Required Courses: 14 sh
| EDU 3420 | Foundations of Special Education | 4 sh |
| EDU 3450 | Roles, Responsibilities, and Service Delivery in Special Education | 4 sh |
| EDU 4350 | Data Collection, Interpretation, and Implementation in Special Education | 4 sh |
| EDU 4045 | Professional Experiences in Special Education | 2 sh |
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