Pre-K Disabilities (Pre-K/Grade 3)- State of Florida Teacher Certification Endorsement
This course sequence offers specialized training to work with young children with special needs or disabilities across a variety of education and care settings. By completing this course sequence, students are eligible for the State of Florida Pre-K Disabilities (Pre-K/Grade 3) Teacher Certification Endorsement.
Contact Information
James Forgan
Associate Professor
Department of Special Education
Office Location: EC MC12 - 207G
Campus: Jupiter
Ellen Ismalon
Secretary
Department of Special Education
Office Phone: 561-297-3284
Office Location: ED 47 - 420
Campus: Boca
This course sequence offers specialized training to work with young children with special needs or disabilities across a variety of education and care settings. By completing this course sequence, students are eligible for the State of Florida Pre-K Disabilities (Pre-K/Grade 3) Teacher Certification Endorsement. This concentration is based on these Accreditation Standards for Early Childhood: State of Florida Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3) Through Grade Three (3) Specialization Competencies (PK/P); National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); Educator Accomplished Practices: Florida Education Standards Commission (EAP); Subject Matter Content Standards for Florida's Teachers: ESOL; and, Florida's Early Intervention Professional Competencies (ITDS Appendix A).
Program Overview
Consult the FAU Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
By completing this area of concentration, students are eligible for the State of Florida Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities Endorsement (Pre-K/Grade 3). This endorsement may be added to an ESE teaching certificate as well as other teaching certifications. The four comprising the endorsement preparation are as follows:
Course Requirements for Pre-K Disabilities Endorsement |
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| EEX 5015 Survey & Assessment Early Childhood Special Education |
| EEX 5017 Atypical Development Early Childhood ESE |
| EEX 5245 Methods in Early Childhood Special Education |
| EEX 5755 Family & Community Resources in Early Childhood Special Education |
Note: By completing one additional course, EEX 6707 Early Intervention Services, students would also be eligible to apply for the Department of Health/Early Steps Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) Certificate. Learn more here.
How to Apply
- To apply as a non-degree seeking student at FAU, learn more here.
- To apply as an undergraduate degree-seeking student at FAU, learn more here.
- To apply as a graduate degree-seeking student at FAU, learn more here.
