42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs – ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities
One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours
Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under the supervision of an experienced teacher or supervisor
Hours may be from previous experiences within two years (from high school, preschool or school based settings) of the application to Special Education program
To help students explore the opportunity of working with students with special learning needs and what the role of a special education teacher and/or consultant might look like out in the field of education
To provide students with a foundation for acquiring the knowledge and skills needed prior to admission to the special education program
Suggestions for finding experience
MSU Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement