Special Education Endorsements in Virginia
Virginia offers multiple endorsements in the area of special education:
Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-Age 5)
Without a specific endorsement or coursework related to students in special education who are birth/infants to age 5, most out-of-state licensure programs and licenses will lead to Virginia endorsement in general ,curriculum K-12.
Adapted Curriculum K-12
Allows for instruction of all students in special education in grades K-12, including those who access an adapted curriculum such as students with severe intellectual disabilities. Without a specific endorsement or coursework related to students who access an adapted curriculum, most out-of-state licensure programs and licenses will lead to Virginia endorsement in general curriculum K-12.
General Curriculum K-12
Allows for instruction of students in special education who access the general curriculum.
Hearing Impairments PreK-12
Visual Impairments PreK-12
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Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree and are interested in seeking a provisional license in special education in Virginia may wish to enroll in an introductory special education course leading to eligibility for a provisional license (Word).
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