Program for Inclusive Education, University of Notre Dame

We envision Catholic schools that are prepared to educate all children regardless of academic, behavioral, social, or emotional need.

Inclusive Educator Preparation [Certification; hybrid instruction, 18 credits)

• Educators develop an inclusive school culture by encompassing validated frameworks and employing evidence-based practices. Content (instruction/intervention) is integrated with classroom teaching and student data are utilized to connect theory with practice.
• Completion leads to additional licensure in Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention (Indiana); Comparable licensure across the United States with transfer.
• Coursework 
  • Summer I (Online):
    • Foundations of Inclusive Education
    • Collaboration & Critical Elements of Inclusion
  • Fall (Online):
    • Literacy Methods & Assessment for Inclusion
  • Spring (Online):
    • Advanced Methods & Assessment for Inclusion
  • Summer II (On Campus—2 weeks in July):
    • Policy & Effective Practice in Special Education
    • Integrated Seminar for Inclusive Education

Professional Development & Coaching

• Half-, full-, and 2-day customized onsite workshops by national experts
• Online modules
• Virtual coaching & collaboration

Inclusion Resources

• Monthly blog
• Tips & Tools
• PIE-Lights for Inclusion