{"id":61863,"date":"2011-04-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-04-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uri-adds-secondary-certification-to-its-special-education-masters-degree\/"},"modified":"2011-04-07T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-04-07T00:00:00","slug":"uri-adds-secondary-certification-to-its-special-education-masters-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2011\/04\/uri-adds-secondary-certification-to-its-special-education-masters-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 adds secondary certification to its special education master\u2019s degree"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tKINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 7, 2011 \u2013 Less than two years after the 溏心vlog免费B站 announced a new master of arts degree in special education for the elementary and middle school grades, it has added a certification program in secondary special education.<\/p>\n


\n\tStarting in the fall, the University\u2019s School of Education will offer the master\u2019s degree in special education for those who wish to teach in grades 7 through 12. Like the existing program in elementary special education, the secondary special education master\u2019s program will focus on teaching students with mild to moderate disabilities.<\/p>\n


\n\tThe goal of both programs is to prepare special educators to offer support in the general classroom for the regular teacher and the students with special needs. The new secondary master\u2019s degree program is full-time, taking three-semesters to complete. <\/p>\n


\n\tIn December of 2010, the first four students enrolled in the elementary-middle school program graduated. Another 12 students began the program in September of 2010. Joanne Eichinger, coordinator of both programs, said she hopes to have 12 students enrolled in the elementary program in the fall and another 12 enrolled in the secondary program. Those students who intend to teach in a school serving learners from low income families in a high need area like special education may be eligible for grants of up to $4,000 a year from the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant program. For more information, please visit

\nhttp:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/PORTALSWebApp\/students\/english\/TEACH.jsp<\/p>\n


\n\tAll practicum and intern placements are with highly effective special educators who support students with special needs in general education classes for at least 75 percent of their caseload. During the first two semesters, the master\u2019s candidates will spend three hours a week in a classroom with their cooperating teacher and then complete a full-time internship in the final semester. Courses are scheduled to give students two full days free per week, so they can pursue substitute teaching opportunities or work another job.<\/p>\n


\nThe University has hired two new faculty members for the new special education program: Bethany Hamilton-Jones, assistant professor of education, and Adam Moore, lecturer.<\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cThe advantage of a full-time program is that the 12 students move through the program in a single cohort, taking all courses together and graduating together,\u201d Eichinger said. \u201cThis develops a sense of collegiality and collaboration that not only helps the students while they are in the program, but also helps them when they enter the classroom. They will be collaborating with the regular classroom teacher constantly.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\t\u201cThis program combines coursework with extensive field experience,\u201d said David Byrd, professor and director of the School of Education.<\/p>\n


\n\tThe special education model has changed from one that employed separate, self-contained classrooms with their own special education teachers, to one that focuses on inclusion. The inclusion model places students with special needs in the regular classroom for most, or all of the day, with the special educator in the classroom providing educational support. \u201cSuch a structure can initially be a challenge for the regular classroom teacher and the special educator, but it is best for the students\u201d, Eichinger said. \u201cThis is a social justice model that puts the needs of the children first and gives them the opportunity to experience school life to the fullest.\u201d <\/p>\n


\n\tPlus, the program addresses a serious shortage. \u201cThere is a shortage of secondary special education teachers in Rhode Island, and it\u2019s even more pronounced in the nation\u2019s South and West,\u201d Byrd said. \u201cMany districts also now like to hire individuals with multiple areas of expertise. The School of Education wants its graduates to get hired and we also want to help the state and nation address shortages with strong programming.\u201d<\/p>\n


\n\tByrd pointed out that special education is now considered one of the best careers. In December of 2010, U.S. News and World Report said that between 2008 and 2018, the need for special educators will increase by 20 percent among elementary and pre-school educators, 18 percent among middle school special educators, and 13 percent for secondary special educators.<\/p>\n


\n\tApplications will be accepted until each cohort of 12 is filled. To apply, please go to www.uri.edu\/hss\/education\/grad_programs\/special_ed\/app_info.html. Prospective students may also call Eichinger at 401-874-7420 or email her at jeichinger@mail.uri.edu. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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