Graduate Certificate in High Leverage Practices to Promote Inclusion

University of Maine

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicate that 62% of all students identified with a disability are educated in the general education setting for 80% or more of the school day. The Graduate Certificate in High Leverage Practices to Promote Inclusion responds to this critical and growing need for teachers to have the appropriate support for serving all students in their classrooms, including students with disabilities, at-risk students, and typical learners.In this certificate program, you will learn the practical tools to implement instructional changes that promote diversity and foster inclusivity in your classroom and within the school culture. You will join students from a variety of backgrounds and fields and participate in active learning experiences using evidence-based inclusive practices for students. You will learn about high leverage practices (HLPs) that are critical to helping students learn and for supporting students’ social and emotional development. Field-based experiences are threaded throughout the program and candidates receive first-hand opportunities to translate research and theory into practice.What You’ll LearnThe Graduate Certificate in High Leverage Practices to Promote Inclusion prepares candidates to:Understand current issues and challenges relating to effective learning interventionsApply the latest research in educational interventionPromote positive learning and inclusive educationInterpret assessment dataDevelop knowledge and skills to better meet the diverse needs of students in all educational settingsIdeal CandidatesIdeal candidates for this program include:Practicing teachers in areas such as elementary education or content area teachers at the middle or high school levels seeking knowledge and skills that will enhance their ability to serve all students within inclusive settingsPracticing teachers in special education seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this area. This certificate can be used as a stepping stone to the M.Ed. in Special Education or the M.Ed. in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction program, with a complete transfer of credits to the master’s program of study

College of Education and Human Development