Learning Behavior Specialist I Program

This LBS I program is for students who already hold a Illinois State Board of Education Professional Education License (PEL) and are seeking to earn a LBS1 endorsement in Learning Behavior Specialist I. The following courses are required at UIC to fulfill state requirements.

  • SPED 410 or SPED 461
  • SPED 462
  • SPED 465 or 467
  • SPED 461, SPED 471, SPED 473, or 563

For more information about the LBS I program and about applying, please contact LaDawn Thomas at ladawnt@uic.edu 312-996-4532 or Michelle Parker-Katz at mparker@uic.edu

Courses

DateCourse TitleCollegeFormat
May 18 - June 12, 2026SPED 410 - Exceptional LearnersCollege of EducationOnline Synchronous
June 15 - August 7, 2026SPED 462 - Assessment for Individuals with DisabilitiesCollege of EducationOnline Synchronous
May 18 - June 12, 2026SPED 465 - Understanding Students with High Incidence DisabilitiesCollege of EducationOnline Asynchronous
June 15 - July 24, 2026SPED 467 - Understanding Students with Low Incidence DisabilitiesCollege of EducationOnline Synchronous
August 24 - December 4, 2026SPED 410 - Exceptional LearnersCollege of EducationOnline Synchronous
August 24 - December 4, 2026SPED 461 - Political and Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Special EducationCollege of EducationOnline Synchronous
August 24 - December 4, 2026SPED 462 - Assessment for Individuals with DisabilitiesCollege of EducationOn campus
August 24 - December 4, 2026SPED 471- Curricular Adaptations for Learners with Significant DisabilitiesCollege of EducationHybrid
August 24 - December 4, 2026SPED 473 - Teaching Math and Science with AdaptationsCollege of EducationOn campus
January 11 - April 30, 2027SPED 410 - Exceptional LearnersCollege of EducationTBD
January 11 - April 30, 2027SPED 462 - Assessment for Individuals with DisabilitiesCollege of EducationTBD
January 11 - April 30, 2027SPED 465 - Understanding Students with High Incidence DisabilitiesCollege of EducationTBD
January 11 - April 30, 2027SPED 471 - Curricular Adaptations for Learners with Significant DisabilitiesCollege of EducationTBD
January 11 - April 30, 2027SPED 563 – Adolescent Literacy for Diverse LearnersCollege of EducationTBD