Special Education Supervisory Certificate Program

About the Program:

This program is designed for graduate students seeking to develop the skills and knowledge required to provide administrative leadership in educational settings that serve individuals with disabilities. The completion of this program, in addition to select criteria identified by the PA Department of Education, will qualify an individual for certification as a Supervisor of Special Education. It is designed to prepare entry-level leaders in the field of special education administration. Graduates may be found in leadership roles in state departments of education, school districts, intermediate units, approved private schools, detention centers, colleges and universities, social service agencies, and consulting firms.

The focus of this program is directed toward the practical application of administrative theory and school governance. This program is unique in that it will extend beyond the limits of the university classroom, into the interdisciplinary realm of the public school. A collaborative instructional design will be utilized during the summer course offerings to provide for a collegial and cooperative educational experience.

This program is a collaborative effort between the Department of Exceptionality Programs and the Department of Curriculum and Foundations at Bloomsburg University. This integrated approach to instruction between regular and general educators is highly useful for professionals entering the public school domain where similar collaboration is central to success.

Design:

This program was redesigned to address the evolving role of the special education supervisor within the public school setting. The core content and instructional design are based upon the recommendations of practicing administrators from across Pennsylvania, as well as state and national professional standards. The program involves a one-calendar year design for those individuals who have completed their graduate coursework. It also may be integrated into a graduate student's current course of study, for those completing their graduate requirements. Students must have completed, or plan to complete, all Pennsylvania certification requirements for Special Education.

Application Requirements:

This program sequence may begin at any time. Application may be made through the Department of Exceptionality Programs and the Graduate School of Education. Admissions requirements are specified within the graduate catalog. Those interested students who are currently enrolled in the graduate program must submit a letter of intent to the Department Chairperson prior to enrollment. Please contact Dr. James Krause at (570) 389-4991 for more information on this program.

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