PGCert in Special Education and Teaching

This certificate program is for people seeking an initial Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching credential for special education in PK-12. Schools in the region keep needing effective special educators. State standards expect these teachers to hold specialized knowledge of many disability categories and to serve learners from birth to age twenty-one. Courses cover how to support learners with high-incidence disabilities through assessment, goal setting, writing Individualized Education and transition plans, planning lessons and arranging accommodations. Students who also want a graduate degree can pair the certification with Arcadia's special education master's program that emphasizes equity and inclusion. Arcadia has not confirmed that the curriculum meets certification rules outside Pennsylvania. Prospective students can apply or request more information through the program page, and the graduate admissions pages explain how to enroll, attend events, and learn about tuition and financial aid options.