Special Education

Special Education

These courses can prepare you to earn the Virginia Special Education - General Curriculum endorsement.

Course Term(s)
EDUC 565U Foundations & Legal Aspects of Special Education [E,S] Fall
EDUC 568U Successful Transitions in Special Education [S] Spring
EDUC 571U Assessment & Evaluation in Special Education [E] Spring
EDUC 574U Understanding & Implementing the IEP [E,S] Summer

Key: [E] - Elementary; [S] = Secondary & Comprehensive

Secondary candidates must also complete EDUC 511U and EDUC 560U. Contact the Graduate Education program if interested.

We’re pleased to offer coursework related to special education for K-12 teachers. These classes help prepare you to differentiate your curriculum and teach students with special needs to their greatest potential. Successful completion of these classes can apply toward a teaching endorsement as they meet the requirements for the Virginia Department of Education teaching endorsement in Special Education — General Curriculum (K-12). They also help prepare you to successfully differentiate your curriculum and teach students with special needs to their greatest potential.

If you’re seeking the special education teaching endorsement, we welcome you to work with our program manager to determine any additional coursework or experience required to complete the endorsement. Our classes are offered on a standard rotation and can be completed in a year.

Once you’ve completed the required courses, follow VDOE guidance on submitting the application. Review the section that starts with “Licensure Changes.” Our program manager can assist you in preparing your application, but you’ll be responsible for collecting the required documentation and submitting the licensure paperwork to the appropriate VA DOE office.

Available Classes

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  • EDUC 565U Foundations and Legal Aspects of Special Education
    Course Offerings

    August 25, 2025 through December 13, 2025
    Wednesday 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Teresa Lee
    Patricia Abrams

    CRN: 11722 (section: pd1)
    Semester hours: 3
    Fee: $800

    Remote online as scheduled. Teachers seeking professional development only.

    Description

    This is an introductory course that provides an overview of the nature and educational implications of serving students with disabilities and emphasizes the legal aspects of special education at national, state, and local levels. Relevant legislation associated with the identification, education and evaluation of students with disabilities will be included in this foundations course.