Special Education PreK-12th Grade
- This pathway is best for recent high school graduates and adult learners, who have an associate degree or two years of college completed.
- There are two primary areas of focus within special education: Mild/Moderate and Severe/Profound.
Set up your Single Sign-On (SSO) account to start your teacher certification process.
While working focus on completing your bachelor’s degree. Below is a list of universities offering online programs to help you finish your degree.
- Your degree should focus on the area you want to teach (e.g. math, science, or history).
- You should also take classroom management and a pedagogical course as they will be required to complete your certification.
- You must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
Private Universities
Before you can apply for certification, a background check and fingerprinting must be completed. The cost is $58.25. Visit the background check/fingerprinting page for more information.
To complete the application, log in to OECS via Single Sign-On (SSO) and utilize the Educator Application Wizard. Be sure to submit your official transcripts from your university, the completed D1 form, and the $50 application fee.
To complete your certification, you must take your subject area test(s) and the Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK). Subject area tests can be taken through Praxis (ets) or Pearson (CEOE).
Once you are certified, you can apply for teaching jobs in any district in the state. Click the Job Board tab to create an account and search positions.
