Special Education Teacher

To become a special education teacher in California, you must obtain an Education Specialist Instruction Credential which authorizes the holder to teach in the area of specialization listed on the credential in the following settings:

• Special day classes
• Special schools
• Home/hospital settings
• Correctional facilities
• Nonpublic schools and agencies
• Resource rooms

Areas of Specialization offered at Cal Poly Pomona

• Mild/Moderate Disabilities (M/M)
Includes specific learning disabilities; mild to moderate mental retardation; attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders; serious emotional disturbance; and authorizes service in grades K-12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22.

• Moderate/Severe disabilities (M/S)
Includes autism; deaf-blindness; moderate to severe mental retardation; multiple disabilities; serious emotional disturbance; and authorizes service in grades K-12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22.

Select what type of student you are to the right so we can provide you with the proper steps to obtaining an Education Specialist Instruction Credential.