Today’s integrated classrooms require teachers and paraprofessionals to have strategies to address the needs of the students. This Special Education certificate provides teachers and paraprofessionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to support students with disabilities. The curriculum for this certificate focuses on the origins of special education, the legal issues and strategies involved, and the techniques for teaching a diverse population. Students acquire proficiency in adaptive techniques, as well as strategies for building positive classroom and school environments for all students.
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This certificate is a prerequisite for the North Country Teacher Certification Program.