Program Overview
The Intervention Specialist Mild-Moderate graduate level, second licensure program is for licensed teachers seeking to teach children in grades K-12 with mild to moderate disabilities and educational needs in a variety of inclusive settings.
Graduate classes are offered in face-to-face, hybrid (combination of face-to-face and online) and online formats. Online classes have no face-to-face meetings, but may meet online for synchronous class sessions throughout a given semester or term. While not all courses are available online, many can be found in hybrid formats.
Courses are available at the following locations:
- Ashland Campus
- Columbus Center
- Elyria Center
This program is for you, if...
- You already have a teaching license, but want to be part of a growth area.
- You want to effectively collaborate and communicate with stakeholders related to students with disabilities in Ohio K-12 schools.
- You want a second licensure program with hours that can be applied to the M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Intervention Specialist Mild-Moderate degree.
Curriculum
View the Academic Catalog or Intervention Specialist (Second Licensure) Checksheet for complete degree requirements.
Some of the courses you'll take include:
- Curriculum/Methods for Career/Daily Living Skills
- Creating Effective Learning Environments
- Communication, Consultation, & Teaming Skills
- Assessing & Teaching Children with Mild/Moderate Educational Needs
- Language/Communication Disorders in Children & Intervention
- Special Education Law, Policies, & Procedures for Intervention Specialists
- Clinical Experience IS M/M
| Licensure Disclosure: This program is for students who intend to seek employment in Ohio and only prepares students for licensure in the state of Ohio. |
Can You Give Me a Glimpse of My Future?
This program will provide teachers with a deeper understanding of evidence-based interventions, specialized teaching techniques and strategies for fostering academic and social growth in diverse learning environments.
The range of salaries for teachers with a bachelor’s degree in Ohio is $38,231-$66,430 depending on experience and credits beyond the initial bachelor’s degree. (nea.org)
An intervention specialist in Ohio is an educator trained to work with students who have special needs or disabilities. They provide tailored instruction and support to help these students access the curriculum and reach their educational goals. Intervention specialists collaborate with other professionals, such as psychologists and speech therapists, to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and implement specialized teaching strategies that address the unique learning needs of each student. Additionally, they play a crucial role in advocating for their students and ensuring that they receive the resources and accommodations necessary for their academic success.
Intervention specialists are needed across the education sector in:
- Public School Districts
- Private Schools
- Educational Service Centers
- Government Agencies
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Higher Education