
Special Education
Special Education
Coursework
These courses can prepare you to earn the Virginia Special Education - General Curriculum endorsement.
- Foundations & Legal Aspects of Special Education [E,S] – Offered Fall
- Successful Transitions in Special Education [S] – Offered Spring
- Assessment & Evaluation in Special Education [E] – Offered Spring
- Understanding & Implementing the IEP [E,S] – Offered Summer
Key: [S] = Secondary; [E] = Elementary
Note: Secondary candidates must also complete
and .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 DOE 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 three courses courses, follow VA DOE 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 574U Understanding and Implementing the IEP
Course OfferingsDescription
Summer Term: 8-Week (8)
Allison Brenning
CRN: 30440 (section: 2)
Semester hours: 3
Fee: $800Online. No scheduled class sessions. Teachers seeking professional development only. Department approval required.
This course provides students with critical information and hands-on practice regarding the developmentvand implementation of the Individual Education Program (IEP), the federally required document that describes all the components of special education services and safeguards for students with disabilities. Participants will learn regulatory background, essential components, procedural requirements, implementation practices, and monitoring strategies that support effective IEP implementation and lead to positive student outcomes. Participants will analyze and evaluate IEPs, gaining expertise in IEP development and implementation.