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).
Ready to Learn More about Licensure in Special Education?
Use the links to the left to learn more about courses and programs leading to teacher licensure in special education in Virginia.
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