Special Education Endorsement

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Endorsement Requirements:

ISBE establishes course requirements to add an endorsement to the initial teaching license. Millikin University is an approved provider for these endorsement courses.

Candidate Requirements

ED 408 - Diagnosis and Assessment of Learners with Exceptional Learning needs in K - 12 Classrooms Credit(s): 3
ED 215 - Learning Differences of K - 12 Individuals with Mild to Moderate Educational Learning Needs Credit(s): 3
ED 220 - An Introduction to Educating Individuals with Diverse Abilities in K - 12 Classrooms Credit(s): 3
ED 115 - Strategies for Individuals with Learning Disabilities in K - 12 Classrooms Credit(s): 3
Candidate must also pass the Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Content test

*Students can earn a Special Education Concentration by completing the following additional courses:

ED 479 - Supervised Clinical Experience in K - 12 Classrooms Credit(s): 3
ED 301 - Access to General Curriculum and IEPs in the K - 12 Classroom Credit(s): 3
100 internship hours required

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Special Education Endorsement

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Endorsement Requirements:

Candidate Requirements

*Students can earn a Special Education Concentration by completing the following additional courses: