Become a Special Educator (for ages 3-21) Heading link

Illinois licensed general education teachers can earn a Master’s degree (MEd) in Special Education and two Illinois endorsements – Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) Endorsement and Early Childhood Special Educator (ECSE) approval.

  • Paid tuition and fees
  • Book stipend
  • Evening and hybrid (online and in-person) course sessions focused on teaching diverse students with high intensity needs in blended classrooms
  • Program starts 1/13/2025
  • Next application due date: 10/1/2026 (Information sessions and application acceptance will begin in early January 2026)

 

OSEP PDP link here:https://pdp.ed.gov/OSEP/

WE ARE SEEKING TEACHERS INTERESTED IN:

  • Working with a wide range of diverse students
  • Implementing evidence-based practices through multidisciplinary approaches
  • Working with children with high intensity needs and multiple disabilities
  • Understanding and embedding culturally and linguistically responsive education

COURSES Heading link

SEMESTER 1 - SPRING 2025

  1. SPED 472
  2. SPED 462
  3. SPED 448

SEMESTER 2 - SUMMER 2025

  1. SPED 467
  2. SPED TBD
  3. SPED 448

SEMESTER 3 - FALL 2025

  1. SPED 506
  2. SPED 471
  3. SPED 448

SEMESTER 4 - SPRING 2026

  1. SPED 508
  2. SPED 440
  3. SPED 448

SEMESTER 5 - SUMMER 2026

  1. SPED 466
  2. SPED 482
  3. SPED 448