Advocate and Innovate for Students and Families
Founded in 1954, UNC’s School of Special Education is committed to excellence in basic and advanced teacher preparation in special education.
Our expert, experienced faculty work to develop educators who advocate for children and youth with exceptionalities and their families and adhere to the following beliefs and values:
- Children and youth with exceptionalities are part of a larger community of diverse learners
- Children and youth with exceptionalities can learn when provided with effective and/or differentiated instruction, the adaptation of the learning environment, and culturally responsive pedagogy and curriculum
- Children and youth with exceptionalities excel when they are held to high standards and expectations
- The larger mission of education is best served when special educators collaborate with families, general educators, and related services professionals
- Children and youth with exceptionalities develop lifelong attitudes and behaviors when responsibility, self-determination, and ownership of their education are expected
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- An interactive application checklist to keep you on track.
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