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 email LaDawn Thomas ladawnt@uic.edu. You may also visit education.uic.edu/academics/endorsements/early-childhood-special-education-endorsement

Courses

DateCourse TitleCollegeFormat
June 15 - August 7, 2026SPED 482 - Collaborating with Families, Community, and ProfessionalsCollege of EducationHybrid
May 18 - June 12, 2026SPED 506 - Characteristics and Assessments of Young Children With DisabilitiesCollege of EducationHybrid
August 24 - December 4, 2026SPED 466 - Language Development, Diversity, and DisabilitiesCollege of EducationHybrid
August 24 - December 4, 2026SPED 506 - Characteristics and Assessments of Young Children With DisabilitiesCollege of EducationHybrid
January 11 - April 30, 2027SPED 466 - Language Development, Diversity, and DisabilitiesCollege of EducationTBD
January 11 - April 30, 2027SPED 508 - Methods of Instruction and Assessment of Young Children With DisabilitiesCollege of EducationTBD