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NYS Students with Disabilities Certification Extension: Grades 3-4
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has approved a certification pathway to help address the growing shortage of certified special education teachers across New York. Certified Special Educators who currently hold a New York State Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) certification and wish to extend their certification to include Grades 3-4 are invited to enroll in a focused three-course series consisting of:
Knowledge of Students
Instructional Strategies
Professional Practice
TCollectively, these 45 hours meet NYSED Special Education CTLE requirements for extending an existing Students with Disabilities certification. Teachers who complete the 45-hour program and meet the required teaching experience criteria will be eligible to apply for the certification extension through NYSED. Prerequisites for enrollment include holding a NYS Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) certification and having a minimum of three years of experience teaching Grade 1 and/or Grade 2. NOTE: Participants are responsible for submitting all required certificates and documentation directly to NYSED for certification extension review
Note: It is the responsibility of the participant to submit certificates and all necessary documentation to NYSED for certification extension consideration.
Meeting Dates2 Meeting(s) March 25th and June 10th
Instructors
Megan Lantina
Sponsored By
- CNY/Oswego County Teacher Center; self-paced
Max Class Size
25Standards
- Demonstrate content knowledge
- Connect concepts and engage learners
- Engage in ongoing professional development
- Respond to diverse learning needs
- Use diverse instructional strategies
- Acquire knowledge of students to enhance learning
- Remain current in content knowledge/pedagogy
Click to Register: NYS Students with Disabilities Certification Extension: Grades 3-4