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Special Education Courses

Special Education courses can help you learn individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior management strategies, inclusive classroom practices, and assessment techniques tailored for diverse learners. You can build skills in adapting curriculum, fostering communication with families, and implementing interventions that support students with varying needs. Many courses introduce tools like assistive technology, data tracking software, and collaborative platforms that enhance teaching effectiveness and promote student engagement.

Popular Special Education Courses and Certifications


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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Formal Learning, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Public Policies

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    26 reviews

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    Tsinghua University

    MOOC and Blended Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Human Resources, Intercultural Competence, Disabilities, Human Resource Policies, Communication Strategies, Vulnerability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Social Work, Community Outreach, Social Sciences, Education and Training, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Social Impact, Childhood Education and Development, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Formal Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Program Standards, Education and Training, Child Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Curriculum Planning, Training Programs, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Human Development, Empathy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    254 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Social Justice, Behavior Management, Empathy, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Psychosocial Assessments, Behavioral Management, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Community Organizing, Lifelong Learning, Social Justice, Community Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Teaching, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Behavioral Management, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Habit Formation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    网络课程与学习评价

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Digital pedagogy, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Innovation, Human Learning, Curriculum Development, Digital Transformation, Creativity, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Storytelling, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Academic Success for English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, English Language, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular special education courses

  • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • MOOC and Blended Learning: Tsinghua University
  • Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
  • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • 网络课程与学习评价: Nanjing University

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