This certificate will prepare competent and effective K-12 school leaders, teacher leaders, and those intending to pursue K-12 school leadership to meet the needs of students with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings.

The Center for Disability and Education at the Warner School of Education is pleased to offer the Advanced Certificate in Leadership in Disability and Inclusive Practices.

The skills gained through this program will equip participants to better serve all students in their schools and act as agents of change to systems or policies that inform the implementation of inclusive practices.

The Advanced Certificate in Leadership in Disability and Inclusive Practices is ideal for school administrators, school counselors, teacher leaders or those in the field of human development as a potential pathway to K-12  school leadership. It may also be of interest to those wanting to deepen their knowledge and skillset to better meet the needs of students with disabilities within educational settings.

Earning this graduate certificate will allow participants to:

• Fully comprehend the complexities of special education policy and law, especially the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Utilize current best practices and methods to educate students with disabilities in the general classroom and plan for a successful transition.
• Understand how K-12 school leaders can enact change to address common access and opportunity barriers to achieve positive educational outcomes.

This advanced certificate program does not lead to licensure or prepare students for the practice of any profession in NYS. It is designed to give professionals additional insight and tools to promote leadership in disability and inclusive practices. Coursework for the Advanced Certificate in Leadership in Disability and Inclusive Practices.