{"id":26181,"date":"2025-05-07T10:41:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/?page_id=26181"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:46:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:46:00","slug":"special-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/graduate\/special-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Education Graduate Programs (M.Ed., Ed.S.)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id26181_9ef20f-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id26181_9ef20f-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id26181_9ef20f-5f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:80px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:65px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id26181_9ef20f-5f{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id26181_9ef20f-5f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column26181_7a259a-e1{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column26181_7a259a-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column26181_7a259a-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column26181_7a259a-e1, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column26181_7a259a-e1:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26181_7a259a-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96\"]{font-size:45px;line-height:60px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96\"]{margin-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_a2f7cc-96\">Special Education Graduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5c8b20-82\"><strong><strong>Our 100% online degree programs are designed for educators and others looking to gain a better understanding of evidence-based practices for serving children with special needs.  <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column26181_32cc0f-8c > 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.kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#ffffff;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-26181_e278d4-ad\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_bbdba4-f3\">Program overview<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_c68ecd-b7\">A graduate degree in special education from the University of Maine provides educators with an understanding of how to apply current evidence-based practices in PreK-12 classrooms for children with special needs. Understanding a child\u2019s needs is essential to ensure that he or she receives the proper attention, assistance and intervention to succeed in school. Our graduates apply best practices to address the needs of students in inclusive, general-education learning environments. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_56ec41-b5\">Our Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program leads to state certification as a teacher of children with disabilities. Choose your concentration based on what type of certification would like to attain: early intervention\/early childhood special education (birth to age five), high-incidence disabilities (K-6 or 7-12), low-incidence disabilities (K-6 or 7-12), or dual certification (K-6 or 7-12). We also offer an <a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/online-education-specialist-in-special-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education Specialist<\/a> (Ed.S.), a terminal degree that goes beyond the master\u2019s level that&#8217;s designed for those interested in leadership, administration, or developing a research program in the field of special education.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-26181_a1bbf1-35 .kt-block-spacer{height:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-26181_a1bbf1-35 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#ffffff;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-26181_a1bbf1-35\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id26181_42a656-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id26181_42a656-d5 > 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We offer a mix of synchronous and asynchronous classes. All of our M.Ed. degrees require at least 36 credit hours. Students can choose one of four concentrations or do an individually designed program in consultation with a faculty advisor. Those seeking an <a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/grad\/advanced-studies-special-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ed.S.<\/a> will complete an individually designed program of study. Learn more about our M.Ed. concentrations:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-26181_e990d4-10 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-26181_e990d4-10 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#ffffff;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-26181_e990d4-10\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_f65c70-d1:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_f65c70-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_f65c70-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_f65c70-d1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_f65c70-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_f65c70-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_f65c70-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_f65c70-d1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_f65c70-d1 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_693662-65 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_693662-65 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/online-master-of-education-in-special-education-early-intervention-early-childhood-concentration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early Intervention \u2014 Early Childhood Special Education<\/a>: Leads to state certification as a Teacher of Children with Disabilities (birth to age five). This program is designed to prepare students in the fundamentals of professional practice in early intervention for inclusive environments, provide students with advanced content in a variety of research areas (e.g., early childhood, early childhood special education, family relationships, collaborative consultation), and support students in practicum experiences with high needs children birth to age five and their families. To ensure program success, potential students should be currently working or volunteering with young children, birth to age five, and their families.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/03\/7-Early-intervention_POS.pdf\">Click here to download a sample program of study<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_d9939b-8d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_d9939b-8d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_d9939b-8d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_d9939b-8d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_d9939b-8d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_d9939b-8d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_d9939b-8d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_d9939b-8d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_d9939b-8d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_6cba89-9e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_6cba89-9e kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/online-master-of-education-in-special-education-high-incidence-concentration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High incidence<\/a>: Leads to state certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-8 or 7-12). The program prepares master\u2019s level special educators to serve students in the areas of reading, math, writing and challenging behavior. All courses require fieldwork, so students must be working or volunteering in K-12 schools. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/03\/1-HI_POS.pdf\">Click here to download a sample program of study<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_3e53e2-3d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_3e53e2-3d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_3e53e2-3d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_3e53e2-3d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_3e53e2-3d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_3e53e2-3d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_3e53e2-3d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_3e53e2-3d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_3e53e2-3d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_69c232-fa .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_69c232-fa kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/online-master-of-education-in-special-education-low-incidence-concentration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Low incidence<\/a>: Leads to state certification as a Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (K-8 or 7-12). This program prepares master\u2019s level special educators to serve students with autism spectrum disorder, significant intellectual disabilities, and students with multiple disabilities. All courses require fieldwork, so students must be working or volunteering in K-12 schools. Click here to download a sample program of study. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/03\/2-LI_POS.pdf\">Click here to download a sample program of study<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_ee333f-36:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_ee333f-36 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_ee333f-36 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_ee333f-36 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_ee333f-36 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_ee333f-36 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_ee333f-36 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_ee333f-36 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_ee333f-36 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_9ea5ba-1f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_9ea5ba-1f kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/online-master-of-education-in-special-education-dual-concentration-in-high-and-low-incidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dual certification<\/a>:&nbsp;Leads to state certification for both Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-8 or 7-12) and Educational Specialist for Students with Severe Disabilities. The program is designed for candidates who have an interest in flexible teaching environments while supporting all students with disabilities in various educational settings. All courses require fieldwork, so students must be working or volunteering in K-12 schools. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/03\/3-Dual-Low-and-High-Incidence_POS.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/03\/3-Dual-Low-and-High-Incidence_POS.pdf\">Click here to download a sample program of study<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_acf1af-15:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_acf1af-15 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_acf1af-15 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_acf1af-15 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_acf1af-15 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_acf1af-15 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_acf1af-15 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_acf1af-15 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_acf1af-15 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_8af23d-ce .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_8af23d-ce kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Individualized program: A custom-designed program created by you in consultation with a faculty advisor to meet your specific needs and goals. This program is open to special educators who are already certified, and is designed to give you the tools to implement effective practices to address the needs of students in inclusive, general-education learning environments as well as in special education settings. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/online-education-specialist-in-special-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education Specialist<\/a> (Ed.S.) is an individualized degree program. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane26181_f191e2-ee\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Graduate Certificates<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_39dbf9-8f\">Not ready to commit to a master&#8217;s degree program yet? No problem. We offer several graduate certificates that allow you to build knowledge and skills in focused areas to better serve the needs of all students. The certificates vary from nine to 15 credits, or three to five classes, which can be applied toward an M.Ed. or Ed.S. degree should you choose to continue your studies. Click one of the links below to learn more about our graduate certificates in special education:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_afbd9d-a6:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_afbd9d-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_afbd9d-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_afbd9d-a6 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_afbd9d-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_afbd9d-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multilingual Special Education<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_65384f-80 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_65384f-80 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/online-graduate-certificate-in-positive-behavior-intervention-and-support-rti-for-behavior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_026ddf-5a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_026ddf-5a kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/online-graduate-certificate-in-special-education-leadership-assistant-director\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special Education Leadership: Assistant Special Education Director<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_3e3eb8-98 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_3e3eb8-98 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.umaine.edu\/online-graduate-certificate-in-transition-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transition Leadership<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_fa1d59-2f\">Students who are currently enrolled in a master\u2019s degree program through the Graduate School and who wish to pursue an approved graduate certificate program simultaneously must apply for admission to the certificate program&nbsp;<strong>before one-half of the required credits are completed<\/strong>. <strong>There will be no additional charge for this application once an application has been made to an M.Ed in Special Education program.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane26181_05bac6-e0\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Professional Portfolio and teacher certification<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_d78f95-3d\">All graduate students in special education complete a professional portfolio that demonstrates their competencies and achievements in the program. Elements of the portfolio are completed in each of the core courses.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_9516d3-e3\">Teacher certification is granted by the Maine Department of Education, not by the University of Maine. Students who successfully complete all the requirements of our professional preparation programs \u2014 including documentation of passing scores on Praxis II in Special Education \u2014 will be eligible for certification. Specific information regarding certification is available from the Maine Department of Education, <a href=\"http:\/\/maine.gov\/doe\/cert\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certification Services<\/a>, State House Station 23, Augusta, Maine 04333.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) statement:<\/strong> This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/licensure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMS State Authorization &amp; Licensure<\/a> page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane26181_514511-6a\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Program Faculty<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_802335-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_802335-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_802335-93\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_802335-93 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_802335-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_802335-93\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_802335-93 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_802335-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_802335-93\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_802335-93 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_802335-93\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/sarah-howorth\/\">Sarah Howorth<\/a>, Associate Professor of Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/courtney-angelosante\/\">Courtney Angelosante<\/a>, PBIS Initiative Coordinator<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/melissa-cuba\/\">Melissa J. Cuba<\/a>, Assistant Professor of Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/sara-flanagan\/\">Sara Flanagan<\/a>, Associate Professor of Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/joo-young-lee\/\">Joo Young Lee<\/a>, Assistant Professor of Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/krystle-merry\/\">Krystle Merry<\/a>, Lecturer in Special Education<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/janet-spector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Janet Spector<\/a>, Professor Emerita of Special Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane26181_e431d6-af\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Careers and Professional Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_2129bb-43\">To be successful in the special education programs, graduate students must have access to children with disabilities or be working as special education teachers to fulfill program requirements. A graduate degree in special education can lead to opportunities for career advancement, including positions as lead teachers, coaches and special education directors.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_dfed1f-8d\">The curriculum for our High Incidence, Low Incidence and Dual Certification concentrations are designed to help our graduates attain the professional knowledge and competencies outlined by the <a href=\"https:\/\/exceptionalchildren.org\/standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Council for Exceptional Children\u2019s Professional Preparation Standards<\/a>. The standards describe the necessary skills and expertise for practicing special education teachers. The Council for Exceptional Children is the premiere professional organization for special education.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_32a96a-18:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_32a96a-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_32a96a-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_32a96a-18 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_32a96a-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_32a96a-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_32a96a-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_32a96a-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_32a96a-18 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_c59840-0a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_c59840-0a kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Assessment:<\/strong> Special education specialists use valid and reliable assessment practices to minimize bias.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_e5061b-8c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_e5061b-8c kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Curricular Content Knowledge:<\/strong> Special education specialists use their knowledge of general and specialized curricula to improve programs, supports, and services at classroom, school, community, and system levels.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_49b6cc-be .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_49b6cc-be kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Programs, Services, and Outcomes:<\/strong> Special education specialists facilitate the continuous improvement of general and special education programs, supports, and services at the classroom, school, and system levels for individuals with exceptionalities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_66f023-cc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_66f023-cc kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Research and Inquiry:<\/strong> Special education specialists conduct, evaluate, and use inquiry to guide professional practice.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_1b877b-2c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_1b877b-2c kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Leadership and Policy:<\/strong> Special education specialists provide leadership to formulate goals, set and meet high professional expectations, advocate for effective policies and evidence-based practices, and create positive and productive work environments.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_3f0c3c-9d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_3f0c3c-9d kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Professional and Ethical Practice:<\/strong> Special education specialists use foundational knowledge of the field and professional ethical principles and practice standards to inform special education practice, engage in lifelong learning, advance the profession, and perform leadership responsibilities to promote the success of professional colleagues and individuals with exceptionalities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_ee8dd4-39 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_ee8dd4-39 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong> Special education specialists collaborate with stakeholders to improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_5cfd54-05\">The curriculum for our Early Intervention\/Early Childhood Special Education concentration is designed to help our graduates attain the professional knowledge and competencies outlined by the <a href=\"https:\/\/exceptionalchildren.org\/standards\/initial-practice-based-standards-early-interventionists-early-childhood-special-educators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Early Interventionists\/Early Childhood Special Educators<\/a>, developed by the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_133050-ad:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_133050-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_133050-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_133050-ad .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_133050-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_133050-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_133050-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_133050-ad ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_133050-ad kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_379928-1e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_379928-1e kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Child Development and Learning:<\/strong> Candidates understand the impact of different theories and philosophies of early learning and development on assessment, curriculum, instruction, and intervention decisions. Candidates apply knowledge of normative developmental sequences and variations, individual differences within and across the range of abilities, including developmental delays and disabilities, and other direct and indirect contextual features that support or constrain children\u2019s development and learning. These contextual factors as well as social, cultural, and linguistic diversity are considered when facilitating meaningful learning experiences and individualizing intervention and instruction across contexts.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_e8a55b-10 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_e8a55b-10 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Partnering with Families:<\/strong> Candidates use their knowledge of family-centered practices and family systems theory to develop and maintain reciprocal partnerships with families. They apply family capacity-building practice as they support families to make informed decisions and advocate for their young children. They engage families in opportunities that build on their existing strengths, reflect current goals, and foster family competence and confidence to support their children\u2019s development and learning.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_62b254-37 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_62b254-37 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Collaboration and Teaming:<\/strong> Candidates apply models, skills, and processes of teaming when collaborating and communicating with families and professionals, using culturally and linguistically responsive and affirming practices. In partnership with families and other professionals, candidates develop and implement individualized plans and successful transitions that occur across the age span. Candidates use a variety of collaborative strategies while working with and supporting other adults.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_7c7ff2-95 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_7c7ff2-95 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Assessment Processes:<\/strong> Candidates know and understand the purposes of assessment in relation to ethical and legal considerations. Candidates choose developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate tools and methods that are responsive to the characteristics of the young child, family, and program. Using evidence-based practices, candidates develop or select as well as administer informal measures, and select and administer formal measures in partnership with families and other professionals. They analyze, interpret, document, and share assessment information using a strengths-based approach with families and other professionals for eligibility determination, outcome\/goal development, planning instruction and intervention, monitoring progress, and reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_e7bc32-98 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_e7bc32-98 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Application of Curriculum Frameworks in the Planning and Facilitation of Meaningful Learning Experiences:<\/strong> Candidates collaborate with families and professionals to use an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive early childhood curriculum addressing developmental and content domains. Candidates use curriculum frameworks to create and support universally designed, high quality learning experiences in natural and inclusive environments that provide each child and family with equitable access and opportunities for learning and growth.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_687014-a5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_687014-a5 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Using Responsive and Reciprocal Interactions, Interventions, and Instruction:<\/strong> Candidates plan and implement intentional, systematic, evidence-based, responsive interactions, interventions, and instruction to support all children\u2019s learning and development across all developmental and content domains in partnership with families and other professionals. Candidates facilitate equitable access and participation for all children and families within natural and inclusive environments through culturally responsive and affirming practices and relationships. Candidates use data-based decision-making to plan for, adapt, and improve interactions, interventions, and instruction to ensure fidelity of implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_f15dce-50 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_f15dce-50 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Professionalism and Ethical Practice:<\/strong> Candidates identify and engage with the profession of early intervention and early childhood special education (EI\/ECSE) by exhibiting skills in reflective practice, advocacy, and leadership while adhering to ethical and legal guidelines. Evidence-based and recommended practices are promoted and used by candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_0708ce-d2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_0708ce-d2 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>EI\/ECSE Field and Clinical Experience Standard:<\/strong> Early Intervention\/Early Childhood Special Education candidates progress through a series of planned and developmentally sequenced field experiences for the early childhood age ranges (birth to age 3, 3 through 5 years, 5 through 8 years), range of abilities, and in the variety of collaborative and inclusive early childhood settings that are appropriate to their license and roles. Clinical experiences should take place in the same age ranges covered by the license. If the license covers all three age ranges, the program must provide clinical experiences in at least two of the three age ranges and a field experience in the third age range. These field and clinical experiences are supervised by qualified professionals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane26181_253f2c-e6\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Tuition and Fees<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19 has-18-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_11a6db-19\">For current information about tuition and fees, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/bursar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bursar&#8217;s office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane26181_6c80e6-be\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How to apply<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_31529f-f1\">Submit your online application through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Maine Graduate School<\/a>&nbsp;website. Requirements include:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id26181_8713c6-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id26181_8713c6-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id26181_8713c6-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id26181_8713c6-11 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id26181_8713c6-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id26181_8713c6-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap 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kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_ea16a8-66\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Official transcripts showing you have completed a bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited college\/university with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_f9cfa8-a7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_f9cfa8-a7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A grade of \u201cB\u201d or better in SED 302,&nbsp;SED 500, or equivalent course, if you are applying for the High Incidence, Low Incidence, Dual Certification, or Individualized concentrations. If you are applying for the Early Intervention concentration, a B grade or better in CHF 450: Early Childhood Special Education or equivalent course is required. Applicants can still be accepted as long as they complete the prerequisite coursework prior to enrolling in M.Ed. courses.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_7c6ec6-28 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_7c6ec6-28\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Current experience working or volunteering with students with disabilities in a K-12 classroom. Applicants without prior experience may be admitted but may be required to complete additional credit hours of field experience concurrent with coursework.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_eb35c5-c2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_eb35c5-c2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Current experience working or volunteering with students with disabilities in a K-12 classroom. Applicants without prior experience may be admitted but may be required to complete additional credit hours of field experience concurrent with coursework.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_383670-2f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_383670-2f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Evidence of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/cert\/fingerprinting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fingerprinting<\/a>&nbsp;and a completed background check.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_f2eac1-28 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_f2eac1-28\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Proof of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/cert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching certification<\/a>&nbsp;if you currently hold a teaching license. <strong>Applicants seeking teacher certification in states that require the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/praxis\/about\/core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Praxis CORE<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>will need to provide Praxis results.<\/strong> Applicants who are already professionally certified teachers do not need to provide Praxis exam results.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_c3c928-4c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_c3c928-4c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Emergency or conditionally certified applicants in Maine need to contact Valerie Smith (<a href=\"mailto:valerie.smith@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">valerie.smith@maine.edu<\/a>) regarding the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/research-outreach\/macm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MACM\/SEEDS program<\/a> before enrolling in a degree program. These applicants must also upload their certification letter from Maine DOE.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_92a851-98 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_92a851-98\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">CV or r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_ea1e60-89\">Applicants may also be invited for a personal interview with the Special Education faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Priority application deadlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id26181_55b25c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id26181_55b25c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id26181_55b25c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id26181_55b25c-ec > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id26181_55b25c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id26181_55b25c-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id26181_55b25c-ec alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26181_6d9986-3e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_304306-ce:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_304306-ce ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_304306-ce ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_304306-ce .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_304306-ce ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_304306-ce ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_304306-ce ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_304306-ce ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items26181_304306-ce kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_c20c34-95 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_c20c34-95\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Fall semester admission: May 10<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_892b99-5d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_892b99-5d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Spring semester admission: Nov. 1<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_631d4c-50 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-26181_631d4c-50\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Summer semester admission: April 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_e67ba2-0b\">Applications may continue to be reviewed after these dates, but acceptance may be deferred to the following semester.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_7f02e3-6c\">For questions about applying, please use the Graduate School contact form on this page, or email <a href=\"mailto:coehd@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coehd@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26181_bb2fd2-b4\"><strong>For more information<\/strong>, see our tentative <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/118s8KfI-UTkDbENmS_TrCe8aZlkHPtNB\/view?ts=611bff9a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-year course schedule<\/a> of Special Education classes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26181_7383f8-98, 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