Exceptional Student Education (K-12) State of Florida Teacher Certification
This certification will allow you to teach in classrooms for students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional/behavioral disorders, and physical impairments, as well as in general education classes.
Contact Information
Lisa Finnegan
Associate Professor
Department of Special Education
Office Phone: 561-297-3284
Office Location: ED 47 - 426
Campus: Boca
Ellen Ismalon
Secretary
Department of Special Education
Office Phone: 561-297-3284
Office Location: ED 47 - 413
Campus: Boca
Students who are interested in obtaining Exceptional Student Education (ESE K-12) State of Florida Teacher Certification are encouraged to complete the Department’s Bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student Education, which is designed to prepare students to teach individuals with learning and behavioral disabilities. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for a Florida teaching certificate in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) with an Endorsement in Teaching English as a Second language (TESOL) and Reading. Individuals certified in ESE and who have teaching certification in either elementary, middle grades, or secondary education, are eligible to teach in classrooms for students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional/behavioral disorders, and physical impairments, as well as in general education classes. To learn more about the Bachelor’s in Exceptional Student Education degree application, admission, and program requirements here and/or contact us.