Department website: https://www.atu.edu/tel

The Special Education K-12 Instructional Specialist graduate certificate is designed to prepare educators to become leaders in the field of special education. This program focuses on strategies for teaching students with diverse learning needs. Participants will gain experience in developing inclusive curricula, implementing evidence-based practices, and advocating for students with special needs. Graduates will be equipped to enhance special education programs and contribute to positive educational outcomes for all students.

Courses for this certificate are offered online.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
DYS 5003	Dyslexia and Other Learning Disorders	3
SPED 5003	Characteristics of Children with Exceptionalities	3
SPED 5013	Assessment of Children with Exceptionalities	3
SPED 5023	Planning Instruction for Children with Exceptionalities K-6	3
SPED 5053	Planning Instruction for Children with Exceptionalities 7 - 12	3
SPED 6033	Working with Families of Exceptional Children	3
SPED 6063	K-12 Supervised Practicum	3
Total Hours		21

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These courses are required to meet the Special Education K-12 Instructional Specialist Licensure Endorsement in Arkansas.

Learning Outcomes:

• Utilize technology tools and information resources to enhance productivity, foster creativity, and support academic learning.
• Collaborate in developing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and creating other innovative works using productivity tools.
• Employ technology to locate, evaluate, and gather information from diverse sources.
• Demonstrate an understanding of legal, ethical, cultural, and societal issues relevant to the diverse needs of students.
• Design and implement technology-enhanced learning activities that align content standards with student technology standards, addressing the varied needs of learners.
• Develop a comprehensive portfolio of technology-based products from coursework, including associated assessment tools.
• Identify and address technology-related legal and ethical issues, including copyright, privacy, and security of technology systems, data, and information.
• Design and implement a coherent sequence of learning activities that integrate appropriate use of technology resources to enhance student academic achievement and technology proficiency, aligning with district, state, and national curriculum standards.
• Select and apply suitable productivity tools to complete educational and professional tasks effectively.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
• Integrate technology seamlessly into curricula and instruction.
• Use technology effectively to collect, manage, and analyze data to improve teaching and learning.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php