One Program, Two Licenses, Thorough Preparation
This Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Moderate (PreK-8) and Severe program trains professionals to work with students with various types of disabilities in schools, clinical settings, and collaborative programs. Among other topics, learn non-discriminatory assessment, curriculum and educational planning, reading and writing for diverse learners, collaboration with professionals and families, special education law, and development of the Individualized Educational Program.
Key program information for the Moderate (PreK-8) and Severe (All Levels) Program:
- Consists of 48-57 credits, which include two six-credit practicums. Some courses may be waived based on previous coursework
- Includes shared moderate PK-8 and severe courses; severe coursework and practicum; and moderate PreK-8 coursework and practicum
- Classes located at Lesley’s Cambridge, MA, campus
- Prerequisite: a specified development and learning course or equivalent
- Meets new state regulations requiring all teachers receiving special
education licensure to have training in Assistive Technology (AT) and
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
SAMPLE PROGRAM COURSE
ESPED 5116 Curriculum Frameworks and Inclusive Strategies
This course is designed for students in the Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities program. It will introduce and review the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in the content areas so students are familiar with the frameworks. Students will work with the frameworks in developing adaptations and modifications for children with significant disabilities. Technology—both high-tech and low-tech—adaptations will be introduced. A focus on collaboration with classroom teachers to support included students in the general education curriculum is emphasized, as well as adapting the frameworks for students in highly specialized schools for students with severe disabilities.