Teacher Certification: Kindergarten – Grade 12 (Type 10 certification) in the State of Illinois
The Special Education program offers a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) approved preparation program at the undergraduate level for the Illinois Learning-Behavior Specialist I certification. The program provides course work and practicum experiences which focus on mild, moderate, and severe disabilities at all levels through adulthood.
The Special Education program at SIUE is delivered through a collaborative partnership agreement between SIUE and public school districts. Classroom teachers and university professors work together to provide Special Education majors a unique opportunity to regularly interact with children from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Special Education program, in conjunction with the Early Childhood program in Curriculum and Instruction, also provides courses required for Early Childhood Special Education approval.
Graduates of the Special Education program have the opportunity to work in a multitude of settings, such as public or private schools, alternative schools, and day treatment or residential settings. The LBS I certification will allow graduates to teach students with a variety of disabilities from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
