Licensure

In Oregon, educator candidates become eligible for a state educator license by completing coursework, student teaching and assessments, used to determine their status as program completers. Once all criteria are met, candidates  can then be recommended to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TPSC) for an educator license. Assessments during a program include subject matter test(s), edTPA a nationally-scored assessment, and in the case of Early Intervention Special Education Initial License or Endorsement Program, a locally scored summative assessment. For information on Oregon testing requirements please refer to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission website.

Tools of multiple measure are available to programs to assist candidates for whom tests or assessments present a barrier to program completion. Currently, the teacher licensure programs in the COE have processes for utilizing the multiple measures tools which were developed by TSPC.


Graduate Teacher Education Program

Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 Specialization

Mathematics Instructional Leader - Grades 6-12 Specialization

Inclusive Elementary Educator Program (IEEP)

Secondary Dual Educator Program (SDEP)

International Teacher Education Program

Bilingual Teacher Pathway (BTP) Program

READOregon

ESOL/Bilingual endorsement

Educational Administration

School Counseling Licensing

Special Education Licensure Programs

Special Educator Initial License Program

Added Special Educator Endorsement (AddSPED)

Visually Impaired Learner Initial License or Endorsement Program

Early Intervention Special Education Initial License or Endorsement Program

Special Educator Initial License Program

The Special Educator licensure program prepares teachers to work with children and youth with a range of disabilities in elementary and  secondary settings.  The Special Educator licensure program is offered either as a full time (one year) or part time (two year) program.

For current prerequisites please see: http://www.pdx.edu/sped/prerequisites

Requirements

Courses

SpEd 511Foundations of Special Education

3

SpEd 516Classroom Assessment, Instruction, and Behavior Management (Secondary)

4

SpEd 514Legal and Ethical Foundations of Special Education

3

SpEd 509Professional Introduction to the Start of the School Year

3

SpEd 522Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum 1

3

SpEd 537Reading Assessment & Instruction (Elementary)

4

SpEd 548Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom

3

SpEd 530Families and Advocacy

3

SpEd 509Professional Practices Seminar I

3

SpEd 523Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum II

3

SpEd 526IEP and Collaborative Teaming

3

SpEd 512Diagnostic Assessment

4

SpEd 538Reading Assessment and Instruction (Secondary)

4

SpEd 533Math Assessment and Instruction

3

SpEd 509Professional Practices Seminar II

3

SpEd 525Student Teaching

12

SpEd 510Inclusive Practices

2

SpEd 507Student Teaching

1

Total Credit Hours: 64