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Intial in PE, but want one in SPED, can I just take cert...

by Confused

Oct 10, 2010

I graduated college with an initial license in PE from an approved program.

I have an intial license in PE. I want to get an initial in SPED moderate to mild disabilities.

Do I need to just take the required MTEL SPED tests to do this or do I need an approved licensure program in SPED as well.

I have taught SPED at the high school level, as well as I am a currentely a physical education teacher at the high school level right now.

Thanks.

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Jarod HM While you don't need to have an SPED endorsement, you will need to submit proof that you have taken coursework that addresses the major competencies of the Moderate Special needs license. So, if you have not taken moderate SPED coursework, beyond Introduction to Special Education, you will need to take additional classes. You will also need to docu...See More

Oct 11, 2010

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Confused Thanks for your response.

Could this be satified with a graduate degree in special education/ mild to moderate disabilities?

I saw an initial track licensure option at salem state college and it was 30 credits. This seems like too many credits here.

Is there a way around this since I already have an initial license.
<...See MoreThanks for your response.

Could this be satified with a graduate degree in special education/ mild to moderate disabilities?

I saw an initial track licensure option at salem state college and it was 30 credits. This seems like too many credits here.

Is there a way around this since I already have an initial license.

Thanks any more information would be appreciated.

On 10/11/10, Jarod HM wrote: > While you don't need to have an SPED endorsement, you will need > to submit proof that you have taken coursework that addresses > the major competencies of the Moderate Special needs license. > So, if you have not taken moderate SPED coursework, beyond > Introduction to Special Education, you will need to take > additional classes. You will also need to document or arrange > SPEC practicum. > > Here is the text from the MA DESE website: > > 2005:Educators earning an additional Massachusetts license in a > new field > > Coverage of: Design or modification of curriculum, > instructional materials, and general education classroom > environments for students with moderate disabilities > > Coverage of: Educational terminology for students with mild to > moderate disabilities > > Coverage of: Knowledge of services provided by other agencies > > Coverage of: Preparation, implementation, and evaluation of > Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) > > Coverage of: Ways to prepare and maintain students with > disabilities for general education classrooms; for example, use > of behavioral management principles > > A practicum/practicum equivalent or internship of 150 hours in > the role of the license sought in an appropriate classroom > > Coverage of: Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining > to special education > > One of the following: > > * Achieved a passing score on a General Curriculum subject > matter test administered prior to 3/7/09. or > > * Achieve a passing score in one of the following academic > subjects: English, mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, > earth science, general science, and physics), history, or > political science/political philosophy at the 5-8 or 8-12 grade > level > > One of the following: > > > * Achieve a passing score on the Foundations of Reading subject > matter test or > > * Achieve a passing score on the Reading Specialist subject > matter test

Oct 12, 2010

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Jaron HM You will need to complete some coursework and have a practicum or special education teaching documented through a school of education. When I was doing my M.Ed. in Secondary Education in an urban ed cohort, a number of other teachers had initial license in elementary or some other field and where completing it to complete the requirements for the S...See MoreYou will need to complete some coursework and have a practicum or special education teaching documented through a school of education. When I was doing my M.Ed. in Secondary Education in an urban ed cohort, a number of other teachers had initial license in elementary or some other field and where completing it to complete the requirements for the SPED license.

I would look to see if there are any universities near you that offer at Certificate or CAGS route. They are generally few courses than a full Master degree. Also, check with your district to see if they have a relationship with a nearby School of Ed to provide streamlined certification in SPED. A friend of mine was hired by Boston Public as a SEI/SPED teacher and had to complete some coursework over the summer to meet the SPED requirements.

I can put you in touch with a great SPED teacher I know who might be able to give you more detailed advice. I have posted my email address if you want to get in touch.

On 10/12/10, Confused wrote: > Thanks for your response. > > Could this be satified with a graduate degree in special > education/ mild to moderate disabilities? > > I saw an initial track licensure option at salem state college > and it was 30 credits. This seems like too many credits here. > > Is there a way around this since I already have an initial > license. > > Thanks any more information would be appreciated. > > On 10/11/10, Jarod HM wrote: >> While you don't need to have an SPED endorsement, you will need >> to submit proof that you have taken coursework that addresses >> the major competencies of the Moderate Special needs license. >> So, if you have not taken moderate SPED coursework, beyond >> Introduction to Special Education, you will need to take >> additional classes. You will also need to document or arrange >> SPEC practicum. >> >> Here is the text from the MA DESE website: >> >> 2005:Educators earning an additional Massachusetts license in a >> new field >> >> Coverage of: Design or modification of curriculum, >> instructional materials, and general education classroom >> environments for students with moderate disabilities >> >> Coverage of: Educational terminology for students with mild to >> moderate disabilities >> >> Coverage of: Knowledge of services provided by other agencies >> >> Coverage of: Preparation, implementation, and evaluation of >> Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) >> >> Coverage of: Ways to prepare and maintain students with >> disabilities for general education classrooms; for example, use >> of behavioral management principles >> >> A practicum/practicum equivalent or internship of 150 hours in >> the role of the license sought in an appropriate classroom >> >> Coverage of: Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining >> to special education >> >> One of the following: >> >> * Achieved a passing score on a General Curriculum subject >> matter test administered prior to 3/7/09. or >> >> * Achieve a passing score in one of the following academic >> subjects: English, mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, >> earth science, general science, and physics), history, or >> political science/political philosophy at the 5-8 or 8-12 grade >> level >> >> One of the following: >> >> >> * Achieve a passing score on the Foundations of Reading subject >> matter test or >> >> * Achieve a passing score on the Reading Specialist subject >> matter test

Oct 15, 2010

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