Endorsement, ELEVATE Early Childhood Special Education

School of Education & Human Development

Overview

Degree: Endorsement

Classroom Type: Fully Online

The ELEVATE – ECSE added endorsement program at University of Colorado Denver is designed for teachers holding a Colorado Early Childhood Education license and currently teaching in Colorado who seek to add the ECSE endorsement to their license. The program prepares educators to be leaders who will enrich the life experiences of young children (birth to eight years) with delays and disabilities and their families. It is a one-year (3 semester) added endorsement program with an option to complete the MA in Early Childhood Education.

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Application? deadlines

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July 15 for Fall 2022

Register for an Information Session

Complete the Interest Form

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One-on-One Support

Students work directly with one instructor throughout the program, including monthly personalized check-ins. The instructor is your ally throughout the program, serving as your coach, mentor and trusted partner in your development as an ECSE educator.

Professional Learning Community

Students belong to a Professional Learning Community (PLC) that supports their continued development as an ECSE educator. The ELEVATE program operates fully online, including virtual PLC meetings.

Online Guided Explorations

The program curriculum is customized to match your experience and needs in the classroom. Each learning activity is linked directly to practice, focused on developing teacher effectiveness as an ECSE educator, and is reviewed by your instructor, who provides written formative feedback.

Program Details

Interest Categories: Education & Counseling Social & Behavioral Sciences

Campus: CU Denver Online

 

The ELEVATE – ECSE added endorsement is a fully remote, personalized program to meet your needs and experiences. While curriculum is structured into blocks of courses, you will experience a very different kind of learning from traditional graduate courses (online or in-person). You will be assigned one instructor who will take you through the three-block sequence of ECSE curriculum to provide a coherent learning experience for you. 

Upon completion of the program, student will be able to

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the interdependent relationship between sociocultural and biological aspects of child growth and development as well as individual developmental and learning differences between and among young children with and without disabilities.
2. Design and implement culturally, linguistically and developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children. Students implement a variety of high quality and culturally sustaining practices to individualize learning opportunities for children with diverse identities including children with disabilities.
3. Observe and document children’s development and learning within their family and sociocultural context. Early childhood professionals select relevant tools and processes, including formal and informal assessments of development, learning, environments and programs.
4. Know, use, and advocate for ethical guidelines and professional standards related to interactions with young children, families and other professionals within early childhood contexts.

Courses and Costs

The ELEVATE program is a 24-credit ECSE added endorsement that is structured into three semesters (one-year). Each semester is comprised of a block of courses that includes graduate courses, a job-embedded practicum, and credits for prior learning and experiences in the ECE field and ECE license practicum experiences. Students can expect to dedicate approximately 8 - 12 hours per week/month to the program curriculum, including two hours per month for PLC meetings.

 

Blocks

• Block 1 - Foundations of Early Childhood Special Education11 credits

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• Block 2 - Supporting Individual Children8 credits

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• Block 3 - Creating Inclusive Communities Where All Children Belong5 credits

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Recommended Completion Time:1 year

Max Transfer Credits:6

Required Credits for Completion:24

Admission Requirements

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How to Apply

1. Complete the Interest form by July 15, 2022 to start the program in Fall 2022
2. An advisor will review your form and notify you of approval to apply
3. Information will be provided to you on next steps to apply to the endorsement program and register for courses.
4. Complete the endorsement application and register for courses.

Qualifications to Apply

• A minimum of three years as a licensed early childhood educator
• Must hold a valid ECE license and a current teaching position in Colorado
• Must currently work in an inclusive ECE classroom setting and while enrolled in the program

Application Requirements

• Resume/CV
• Must hold a valid ECE license and a current teaching position in Colorado
• Verification of employment

Application Deadline

The program offers admission only in Fall semester. An Interest Form must be submitted by July 15, 2022 to be considered for Fall 2022 admission.

 

Additional Information

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Information Sessions

Register to join us for one of our Information Sessions and learn more about the program.

• Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 4:00-5:00pm
• Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 5:00-6:00pm
• Monday, May 23, 2022, 5:00-6:00pm
• Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 4:00-5:00pm
• Monday, June 13, 2022, 12:00-1:00pm
• Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 5:00-6:00pm