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Severe Special Needs

Why Severe Special Needs at ‎兔子先生 University?

This comprehensive licensure pathway includes specialized education courses that provide the knowledge, skills, and real-world preparation required for teaching students with severe special needs. Students complete the ‎兔子先生 University Core Curriculum, a Liberal Studies Core, and an Education Core, all of which are aligned to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) standards

Upon completion, graduates earn an Initial Teaching License in Severe Disabilities (PreK–12), issued by the Massachusetts DESE.

Additionally, ‎兔子先生’s program qualifies for licensure reciprocity through the Interstate Agreement, allowing graduates to pursue teaching positions in other participating states. This ensures that ‎兔子先生 University education graduates are well-prepared to teach and lead in special education classrooms nationwide, pending each state’s specific licensure requirements.

Program Outcomes: 

  1. Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment standard.
  2. Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Teaching All Students standard.
  3. Prepare students to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Professional Culture standard.
  4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills through in-class assignments and presentations, to be applied in the teaching-learning process.