ETSD - Teaching of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Endorsement
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Certified teachers are eligible to apply to the endorsement programs in Teacher of Students with Disabilities (21 credits) and English as a Second Language (18 credits). Courses for these programs are offered in online formats with some options for face-to-face meetings. Candidates who complete the course requirements submit a portfolio and earn New Jersey certification in the selected area. These programs do not lead to a degree.
Up to 9 credits can be taken as part of program or program programs.
Requisites
I. Required Courses (21 credits)
course - Diversity in Families, Schools, and Communities
course - Differentiated Assessment and Instruction
course - Understanding Special Populations
course - Evidence-based Instructional Strategies
course - Assessment of Students with Exceptional Learning Needs
course - Positive Behavior Supports
course - Assistive Technology and Transition Planning
II. Clinical Field Experience
Fieldwork is tied to courses and documented on the transcript as course - Clinical Experience in Inclusive or Self-Contained Classrooms.