You can get a special education certificate at Easter State University in Michigan. It looks to be one of the best for special education. They offer a variety of programs for special education and you should be able to get your certificate.
In order for you to teach for special education you need a licence, not just the certification. Depending the state in which you teach, you might have other requirements required from the state.
I think that you have to take a training class first. There are several websites online and if you want to find a school near you I recommend to check the following URL: www.collegesurfing.com/content/special-education-certification/Cached - Similar
The benefits of early childhood education certification is that you are a teacher certified in a special field. Also you are working with very young children which may also be a benefit.
There are opportunities to work in the special education field that do not require certification such as support staff or classroom aides. For certification, there are many online institutions that offer degree programs and certifications. Each state has it's own standards and requirements for special education teachers, so checking your state's department of education website may answer many questions.
That's a great question and is very noble of you. Many Universities, including Drexel and Saint Johns offer certification in special education in person or online.
To teach special education within the public school system within the United States, you must have a bachelor's degree in a special education teacher program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. There are alternative routes that may be possible, however you would have to contact the State Board of Education, within the state you would like to teach for information. I know there are alternative routes where individuals can obtain certification to teach within the mainstream, however I do not know if it would apply to special education.
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To teach special education within the public school system, you must have a bachelor's degree in an education program and state teachers certification. This will take four years to complete as a full-time student, and provided you take the degree as prescribed by the college or university.
You would need to have a bachelor's degree in a teachers special education program with state teachers certification. This would take four years as a full-time student, provided you take the degree as prescribed by the college or university.
Additional requirements vary by school. The best way to find out is to contact a local school you are interested in teaching at and see what they require. Some may require a special ed certification.
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