November 24, 2020 – The Millikin University School of Education has announced a new state of Illinois Special Education Endorsement opportunity for practicing teachers who would like to add a Special Education Endorsement to their current teaching license. In only one extended semester, practicing teachers can add a Special Education Endorsement through the Millikin University School of Education. Teachers can enroll in a selection of evening, online, hybrid, or in-person classes. The endorsement will cover Kindergarten through age 21 and allows teachers to apply for Special Education positions. The program was put in place to help teachers develop the best practices for teaching special needs students so that they can make a positive impact on the students’ learning experiences.
Classes for the Special Education Endorsement are set to take place during the Winter Immersion term through Spring/Summer 2021.
“We are proud to be able to provide area practicing teachers with an efficient way to earn the Special Education Endorsement with a selection of evening, online, hybrid and in-person classes,” said Dr. Pamela J. Barnes, director of the Millikin School of Education. “The condensed format of fitting in the state-required courses in one extended semester is as efficient as we can offer it.”
The following four courses are needed in order to receive the state of Illinois Special Education Endorsement:
- ED 115 Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Learning Disabilities in K-12 Classrooms
- ED 215 Learning Differences of Individuals with Mild to Moderate Educational Learning Needs
- ED 220 Introduction to Educating Individuals with Diverse Abilities in K-12 Classrooms
- ED 408 Diagnosis and Assessment of Learners with Exceptional Needs in K-12 Classrooms
After completing the classes and also passing the state-required content test, teachers will be entitled to the Endorsement through Millikin’s Licensure Officer.
Tuition for the Endorsement is $1497 per three-credit hour course. Limited $500-$1000 scholarships are available. Applicants can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for determination of loan eligibility.
To register or for more information about the Endorsement and scholarship inquiries, email education@millikin.edu.
