Early Childhood Special Education Approval
This program, which consists of four courses, offers an opportunity for teachers who hold an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsements in either Early Childhood or Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) to earn an Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement.
To learn more about the program, contact the UIC Special Education Department at 312-996-5650 or 312-996-5580, and/or email Alejandra Cantero at acante2@uic.edu. You may also visit education.uic.edu/academics/endorsements/early-childhood-special-education-endorsement
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| Date | Course Title | College | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10- July 19, 2024 | SPED 482 - Collaborating with Families, Community, and Professionals | College of Education | Hybrid |
| August 26 - December 6, 2024 | SPED 466 - Language Development, Diversity, and Disabilities | College of Education | Hybrid |
| August 21 - December 1, 2023 | SPED 506 - Characteristics and Assessments of Young Children With Disabilities | College of Education | Hybrid |
| Spring 2025 | SPED 466 - Language Development, Diversity, and Disabilities | College of Education | Hybrid |
| Spring 2025 | SPED 508 - Methods of Instruction and Assessment of Young Children With Disabilities | College of Education | Hybrid |