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What Do Special Education Professionals Do?
Special education professionals help students and individuals of all ages who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. While this is commonly associated to be needed only in academic environments, special education professionals are needed inside and outside of the classroom.
Stand Out. Be Prepared. Earn Your Master’s.
Having a master’s degree will not only give you a competitive edge, it will also help you learn the best and most innovative methods for working with special needs individuals. For teachers, a master’s degree also happens to be required in many states (on top of standard licensing and education).
WHY I CHOSE A CAREER IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
“There was one very specific moment that I knew teaching was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life…”
“It ended up being the best decision I have ever made.”
The amazing stories from professionals and why they chose to pursue a career in special education.
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What’s the Best Teaching Environment for ASD Students?
Students with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can pose unique teaching challenges due to the complexity of the range of disorders and students’ individual level of disability, which can range from mildly impaired to severely disabled. As a developmental disorder, ASD is characterized by a variety of social, communication and behavioral challenges, requiring teachers to have deep knowledge in these […]
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Working With Gifted Students: Issues and Advice for Aspiring Teachers
/0 Comments/in Classroom Tips /by Special Edu Careers StaffA common career path for special education teachers is working with children with learning disabilities. There is, however, another path to choose. The special education field is rich with opportunities for those seeking to work with gifted children. There are an estimated 3 million children with intellectual gifts and academic talent in the U.S., according to the Council for Exceptional Children, […]