Academics

Special Education LBS-1 (K-21) Endorsement

 
Program of Study 

The special education (LBS1) endorsement may be added onto an existing professional educator license and limits the holder to the grade ranges of the existing endorsements. 

Teachers must apply for the endorsement at the Regional Office of Education in their county. Based on the broad areas defined by the Illinois State Board of Education, SIUE has identified the required courses as listed below.

• SPE 400 The Exceptional Child (3) 
• SPE 502 Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities (3) 
• SPE 511 Individual Educational Assessment (3) 
• SPE 522 Instructional Methods for Mildly/Moderately Disabled and At-Risk Students (3)
• SPE 523 Instructional Methods for Students with Severe Disabilities (3)
• SPE 540 Behavioral Issues and the Learning Environment (3)

To receive the endorsement, teachers must meet the coursework requirements for an approval and pass the cross-categorical special education test (LBSI #155).