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Credentials

Education Specialist Level II Mild/Moderate Credential Program

Program description

The Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Level II Credential Program at CSUCI is an advanced professional training program for Special Education Teachers. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that candidates complete the Level II Credential within five years of completion of a Level I Education Specialist Credential. CSUCI's Level II Program builds on the goals and objectives of our Level I Program. This program focuses on the diversity of students, collaboration between professionals and families and effective instructional practices for students with disabilities. In alignment with the California State standards, the Level II Program has formed a partnership with local school districts. Candidates for the Level II Credential are employed teachers who in collaboration with their employing school district and the University develop an induction plan. The induction plan describes the coursework and non-university related professional development activities in which the candidate will participate. Up to 25% of the students induction plan may be completed through non-University activities. During the induction planning stage, the candidate will identify an area of specialization that will be his/her area of focus. University and non-university activities guide the candidate in developing the expertise in the following areas: data-based decision making; behavioral, emotional and environmental supports; current perspectives in special education; transitions from school to work; advanced assessment techniques; curriculum and instruction; and advanced collaboration and consultation with families and professionals.

 

Required Coursework

SPED 640 Induction Planning and Support (repeatable) 1unit

SPED 641 Advanced Perspectives in Special Education 3units

SPED 642 Advanced Behavior and Environmental Support 3units

SPED 643 Advanced Assessment and Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners 3units

SPED 646 Advanced Collaborative Partnerships and Effective Communication in School Settings 3units

SPED 647 Transition and Career Education 1unit

SPED 649 Induction Evaluation 1unit

Special Education Program Policy

Admission to Level II program while completing Level I

  1. Students may apply to the Level II program in their last semester that they are completing the Education Specialist Level I program.
  2. If the applicant has a job offer, they must include documentation of employment with the application (CL-777.1 verification of employment form).
  3. If not, the applicant needs to indicate that they are in the process of searching for an Education Specialist Mild/Moderate teaching position.
  4. We will admit students contingent on their getting an Education Specialist Mild/Moderate teaching position. Once an applicant receives confirmation of an Education Specialist Mild/Moderate teaching position, the applicant will provide the documentation to the Credential Office via a CL-777.1 verification of employment form.
  5. If the applicant does not have a teaching position by the first week of the semester, they will not be admitted to the Level II program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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