2008 Council for Exceptional Children
Convention & Expo
Boston, MA
Walden University—Booth #2504
Visit Booth #2504 to learn more about the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University’s graduate programs online for education professionals. Students choose Walden because our degrees and programs help them become leaders who create positive change in their institutions, organizations, and communities.
Visit our booth to:
• View a demonstration of an online course
• Learn more about Walden’s online degree programs
• Learn about careers at Walden’s parent company, Laureate Education, Inc.
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
at Walden University shares your commitment to education. Our master’s, doctoral programs and degrees, offered online, are designed to help you improve student achievement and enhance your institution.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
With a Doctor of Education degree, you will broaden your sphere of influence so you can shape the future of education in your school, district, and community. The degree program has two specializations designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.
Specializations
• Teacher Leadership
• Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
Ph.D. in Education
The Ph.D. in Education degree program online produces leaders who can address the nation’s most pressing challenges in education. Each degree specialization is designed to meet both your professional interests and the needs of your school district, college, or university. This degree is ideal if you are already a teacher and your career goals include becoming a superintendent, faculty member at a university or community college, or an administrator.
Specializations
• General Program
• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Higher Education
• K–12 Educational Leadership
• Special Education
• Self-Designed
M.S. in Education
The M.S. in Education degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students’ achievements and increase your earning potential. Because the degree program is offered online, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University’s learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.
Specializations
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K–12)
• Educational Leadership (Grades K–12)
• Elementary Reading and Literacy (Grades K–6)
• Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K–6)
• Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades 3–12)
• Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6–12)
• Mathematics (Grades K–5)
• Mathematics (Grades 6–8)
• Middle Level Education (Grades 5–8)
• Science (Grades K–8)
• Teacher Leadership (Grades K–12)
National board certified teachers and those in the process of earning certification can transfer up to six semester credit hours toward a master’s degree. That’s a savings of over $2,300!
Special Education Endorsement Programs
Walden University's College of Education offers state-approved† Special Education Endorsement Programs with an optional M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education. For licensed teachers who want to transition into a special education classroom or bring these skills to their current teaching area, our practical, accelerated programs combine the flexibility of online learning with hands-on field experiences. In 9 to 17 months (depending on program choice and individual progress), you can enhance your skills and increase your professional opportunities by fulfilling the requirements needed to teach K–12 students with special needs.
Our endorsement programs include
Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education (17 months†)
•Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
•Learning Disabilities (K–12)
Special Education Endorsement Programs alone (9what months†)
•Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
•Learning Disabilities (K–12)
†Walden University’s endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for endorsement or add-on licensure in Minnesota. Candidates for this program must already hold a valid elementary or secondary teaching license. Walden’s enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about endorsements. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state endorsement requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be endorsed.
Teacher Preparation Programs for First-Time Teachers
Do you know someone interested in changing careers to become a teacher? Ask us about Walden University's new state-approved teacher preparation programs for first-time teachers! We offer accelerated state-approved* teacher preparation programs with an optional Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree. Because the programs are offered online, they allow participants to work full-time while they study. With a focus on early childhood education or special education, our teacher preparation programs meet the educational requirements needed to teach in P–12 classrooms or other educational settings. These programs are designed for those with a bachelor's degree who aspire to teach.
Teacher Preparation Programs with an optional Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree*
• Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3)
• Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
• Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K–12)
*Walden University’s teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden’s enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state he or she seeks to be licensed.
Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits.
Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360-725-6320 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether this education program is approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.
Complete the form to get detailed information on Walden’s programs and to learn more about the university. To talk with an enrollment advisor, call toll-free 866-492-5336.
The 2008 Convention & Expo will be held April 2-5, 2008 in Boston, MA. For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.cec.sped.org
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