Why Special Education?
A special education endorsement prepares educators to work directly with students who have a range of disabilities, including learning disabilities, attention problems, behavioral concerns, developmental disabilities and autism. A special education endorsement qualifies a teacher to work with students from kindergarten through high school, in resource or specialized program settings. Nationwide, over 6,000,000 children are now being served in special education in public schools. Approximately 10 to 15% of the students within any school district will have special needs.
There a number of reasons to consider obtaining a special education endorsement as part of the MIT program. These include:
- Teachers are prepared to address the unique learning needs of a wide range of students, including those with disabilities.
- Working within the field of special education is interesting, meaningful, and fulfilling.
- There is a high demand for teachers with dual endorsements, both within general education and special education positions.
- The dual endorsement provides flexibility throughout your teaching career. Teachers with a dual endorsement can teach in a variety teaching settings, including general education, as their personal needs and professional interests evolve.
- Scholarships, loan forgiveness and other forms of financial aid are available to students pursuing a special education endorsement.