Early Childhood Special Education
Added Authorization
Enrollment for the 24-25 school year is closed.
WHAT IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION ADDED AUTHORIZATION?
The Beginning Teacher Programs is pleased to offer a path that fulfills the requirements for the Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). This program is designed for candidates who have completed their preliminary Education Specialist Credential and are seeking authorization to deliver Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services to young children, from birth to pre-kindergarten, and their families. Through our courses of study, candidates will apply early childhood developmentally appropriate research and strategies to design and implement curriculum and learning environments that address each child's specific disability based on learning needs. They will focus on cognitive skills, language and literacy, motor skills, social/emotional growth and communication skills. Candidates will gain the knowledge of the basic principles, processes, procedures, and instruments that lead to appropriate interventions in addition to gaining a thorough understanding of the IFSP and IEP processes and ability to participate with the family and other members of the team.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
LACOE's Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program is offered within Beginning Teacher Programs. The ECSE added authorization program consists of three (3) courses which includes an embedded fieldwork component. The program starts in the fall and ends in the spring of the following year. Candidates are required to attend class one evening a week, which makes it feasible for candidates that are working. To join the next cohort, fill out the interest form above and you will be contacted when fall schedules have been created. Transcripts, application forms and payment will be requested at that time.
Transcript Evaluation:
The Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education requires that all teachers meet the standards as outlined in the program approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Once LACOE is in receipt of transcripts, application forms, and fees ($550- registration/transcript evaluation fee and tuition for first course**), a transcript evaluation will be done to assess possible equivalencies for this 7-unit program. Additionally, any extensive professional development and trainings specific to early childhood special education may apply for equivalency providing they are within the last 5 years and meet the minimum required hours for that course. For consideration of equivalencies, the coursework must be equivalent to the courses offered by the LACOE AAECSE program.
Course Requirements:
1. Assessment*
2. Collaboration Skills*
3. Positive Behavior Management*
4. Assessments & Interventions for Early Childhood
5. Curriculum and Environments in Early Childhood Special Education
6. Early Language & Communication
7. Advanced Special Education Practicum Supervision & Fieldwork (embedded)
* Most college and university programs already require these courses for a special education credential and most likely will be found on SPED transcripts. If not, a letter of verification form must be signed by your administrator acknowledging your competence in these areas.
LACOE's Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program is offered within Beginning Teacher Programs. The ECSE added authorization program consists of three (3) courses which includes an embedded fieldwork component. The program starts in the fall and ends in the spring of the following year. Candidates are required to attend class one evening a week, which makes it feasible for candidates that are working. To join the next cohort, fill out the interest form above and you will be contacted when fall schedules have been created. Transcripts, application forms and payment will be requested at that time.
Transcript Evaluation:
The Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education requires that all teachers meet the standards as outlined in the program approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Once LACOE is in receipt of transcripts, application forms, and fees ($550- registration/transcript evaluation fee and tuition for first course**), a transcript evaluation will be done to assess possible equivalencies for this 7-unit program. Additionally, any extensive professional development and trainings specific to early childhood special education may apply for equivalency providing they are within the last 5 years and meet the minimum required hours for that course. For consideration of equivalencies, the coursework must be equivalent to the courses offered by the LACOE AAECSE program.
Course Requirements:
1. Assessment*
2. Collaboration Skills*
3. Positive Behavior Management*
4. Assessments & Interventions for Early Childhood
5. Curriculum and Environments in Early Childhood Special Education
6. Early Language & Communication
7. Advanced Special Education Practicum Supervision & Fieldwork (embedded)
* Most college and university programs already require these courses for a special education credential and most likely will be found on SPED transcripts. If not, a letter of verification form must be signed by your administrator acknowledging your competence in these areas.
COURSES
PROGRAM COST AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Nonrefundable application and transcript evaluation fee.
$300 - There is currently no due date for application but there is a maximum capacity for the program. We operate on a first-come/first serve basis.**
SPED 272: Assessment & Intervention - 2 Units
This course will provide candidates with the knowledge of basic principles, processes, procedures and instruments that lead to appropriate interventions and well developed IFSPs/IEPs, and reflect an understanding of the range of appropriate assessment and evaluation approaches available for children birth through five years old. A variety of non-biased standardized techniques, instruments, and processes will be examined, including the DRDP r and DRDP access. Four purposes of Early Childhood and Early Intervention developed assessments (screening, diagnosis, program assessment and program evaluation) will be examined as will the different types of assessments that deal with physical, cognitive, language and speech, and psychosocial development along with self-help skills. Each candidate demonstrates an understanding of the IFSP/IEP process and the ability to participate with the family and other members of the team in the development and implementation of IFSP/IEP and the coordination of services. Practicum supervisors observe course content in practice to ensure that a fluid connection exists between coursework and practice.
$500 - Due at least 2 weeks before first day of class.
SPED 273: Curriculum & Environments in Early Childhood SPED - 2 Units
This course includes curriculum and environments that focus on cognitive skills; language and literacy; motor skills; social/emotional growth; and communication skills. Candidates work to increase their ability to create learning environments in a wide range of settings such as homes, childcare and development settings, and other community environments. Each candidate applies a broad repertoire of evidence-based intervention strategies, adaptations, and assistive technologies that minimize the effects of the child's disability and maximize the child's learning potential. Attention will be paid to small class settings and meeting the needs of culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and their families. A variety of strategies, instructional approaches and assessment procedures will be emphasized in order to ensure the candidate's ability to develop, deliver, integrate and regularly assess the child's progress.
$500 - Due at least 2 weeks before first day of class.
SPED 274: Early Language & Communication - 2 Units
This course provides candidates with the basic principles of increasing school preparedness for children at risk for future reading difficulties. It will focus on communication and its relationship to early literacy development for young children with disabilities. Candidates will learn how to support early language and communicative behaviors of these children. They will also learn strategies for helping young children benefit from literature to assist with developing their emerging literacy skills. Candidates will be directed how instruction in phonological awareness, accompanies by training in letters and letter-sound association supports learning and development in both language and literacy. They are taught how to ensure their literacy curriculum is balanced and comprehensive and addressing a full range of language and emergent literacy competencies. Current research in screen and electronic media and language development will be reviewed. The need to recognize the primary language of English learners is emphasized.
$500 - Due at least 2 weeks before first day of class
SPED 276: Advanced Special Education Practicum Supervision and Fieldwork- (embedded in all three classes) 1 Unit
Each candidate will complete a comprehensive study of programs and research in addition to participating as a part of a mutli-disciplinary team to assess and develop an appropriate IFSP or IEP including development and implementation of strategies to meet the goals/objectives of the IFSP or IEP and progress monitoring. Candidates will be monitored and supervised by personnel holding an Early Childhood Special Education Credential.
$250 - Due at time of application for program**
Total program cost $2,050 for 7 Units. You may also pay $2,050 in full at time of application.
$300 - There is currently no due date for application but there is a maximum capacity for the program. We operate on a first-come/first serve basis.**
SPED 272: Assessment & Intervention - 2 Units
This course will provide candidates with the knowledge of basic principles, processes, procedures and instruments that lead to appropriate interventions and well developed IFSPs/IEPs, and reflect an understanding of the range of appropriate assessment and evaluation approaches available for children birth through five years old. A variety of non-biased standardized techniques, instruments, and processes will be examined, including the DRDP r and DRDP access. Four purposes of Early Childhood and Early Intervention developed assessments (screening, diagnosis, program assessment and program evaluation) will be examined as will the different types of assessments that deal with physical, cognitive, language and speech, and psychosocial development along with self-help skills. Each candidate demonstrates an understanding of the IFSP/IEP process and the ability to participate with the family and other members of the team in the development and implementation of IFSP/IEP and the coordination of services. Practicum supervisors observe course content in practice to ensure that a fluid connection exists between coursework and practice.
$500 - Due at least 2 weeks before first day of class.
SPED 273: Curriculum & Environments in Early Childhood SPED - 2 Units
This course includes curriculum and environments that focus on cognitive skills; language and literacy; motor skills; social/emotional growth; and communication skills. Candidates work to increase their ability to create learning environments in a wide range of settings such as homes, childcare and development settings, and other community environments. Each candidate applies a broad repertoire of evidence-based intervention strategies, adaptations, and assistive technologies that minimize the effects of the child's disability and maximize the child's learning potential. Attention will be paid to small class settings and meeting the needs of culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and their families. A variety of strategies, instructional approaches and assessment procedures will be emphasized in order to ensure the candidate's ability to develop, deliver, integrate and regularly assess the child's progress.
$500 - Due at least 2 weeks before first day of class.
SPED 274: Early Language & Communication - 2 Units
This course provides candidates with the basic principles of increasing school preparedness for children at risk for future reading difficulties. It will focus on communication and its relationship to early literacy development for young children with disabilities. Candidates will learn how to support early language and communicative behaviors of these children. They will also learn strategies for helping young children benefit from literature to assist with developing their emerging literacy skills. Candidates will be directed how instruction in phonological awareness, accompanies by training in letters and letter-sound association supports learning and development in both language and literacy. They are taught how to ensure their literacy curriculum is balanced and comprehensive and addressing a full range of language and emergent literacy competencies. Current research in screen and electronic media and language development will be reviewed. The need to recognize the primary language of English learners is emphasized.
$500 - Due at least 2 weeks before first day of class
SPED 276: Advanced Special Education Practicum Supervision and Fieldwork- (embedded in all three classes) 1 Unit
Each candidate will complete a comprehensive study of programs and research in addition to participating as a part of a mutli-disciplinary team to assess and develop an appropriate IFSP or IEP including development and implementation of strategies to meet the goals/objectives of the IFSP or IEP and progress monitoring. Candidates will be monitored and supervised by personnel holding an Early Childhood Special Education Credential.
$250 - Due at time of application for program**
Total program cost $2,050 for 7 Units. You may also pay $2,050 in full at time of application.