Inclusive School Practices
Inclusive School Practices
Certificate Overview
Built for educators to ensure all students, regardless of exceptionality, receive high-quality educational opportunities in classrooms.
As schools develop their Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and most effective learning environments, the Certificate in Inclusive School Practices can help build capacity in your teaching teams, leadership, and support staff on campus.
Program Purpose
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) offers the Certificate in Inclusive School Practices to educators who work with individuals with special needs.
This 9-week program specifically prepares the general education teacher, special education teacher, counselor, program specialist, lead teachers, coordinators and site administrators to address the complexities of educating students with learning, social, emotional and cultural needs, including those identified with disabilities. Participation is in school teams and is primarily asynchronous with synchronous team meetings scheduled at your convenience. You will learn to better serve students with exceptions or special considerations who are mainstreamed into the general education classroom, as well as systems and supports for your diverse school community.
Consider being prepared to educate every student in your classroom! Complete your certificate in 9 weeks in our flexible, online platform with expert educators who have proven success in the practice of special education services and inclusion.
What is a Certificate?
A certificate is a robust program of study that demonstrates a progression of learning and the mastery of a specific body of knowledge. Certificates at the SDCOE are a minimum of three semester units of coursework and have gone through a pilot study, extensive community reviews, curricular oversight, and partner university approvals before they are offered for continuing education or professional development.
Why Complete a Certificate Program?
- Document your academic achievement in an area of specialized expertise to assist you in advancing your career and possibly moving up the salary schedule
- Certificates earned are valuable to add to your resume as well as awarded a Certificate Document suitable for framing
- Complete your certificate within three months, less time than it typically takes to earn a graduate degree
- Develop and update your professional skills and knowledge to make you more effective in your field with in-depth learning
- Provide expertise in a specific area of study and provide value-added benefits that are highly visible in your organization
Program Details
Spring session: February 12, 2024 - April 14, 2024
- 100 percent online
- Nine weeks of content
- UDL, MTSS, and Curricular Adaptations
- Behavior Supports
- Collaborative Practice
- Effective Systems
- Content for Leaders
Payment Details
- $395 per person (must register in a team of at least 2 from the same school/district)
- Purchase orders and credit cards accepted. Payment is made after registration is confirmed
Optional university credit (three units)
View the Authorizations and Professional Development tab at U Mass Global.
Program Contact
Valeria Diaz
Program Secretary
(858) 292-3528
Valeria.Diaz@sdcoe.net
The Certificate in Inclusive School Practices does not lead to a teacher license or endorsement.
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