The requirements for special education teacher certification

The different types of educational settings that align with the certifications available in Georgia are:

• Public schools: Public schools are funded by the state and are open to all students, regardless of their ability level.
• Private schools: Private schools are not funded by the state and can set their own admissions criteria.
• Charter schools: Charter schools are public schools that are operated independently of the local school district.
• Resource rooms: Resource rooms are classrooms where students with special needs receive additional instruction.
• Inclusion classrooms: Inclusion classrooms are classrooms where students with special needs are educated alongside their non-disabled peers.
• Self-contained classrooms: Self-contained classrooms are classrooms where students with special needs receive all of their instruction.

The certification that I am seeking is the Georgia Special Education Teacher (General Curriculum) certification. This certification allows me to teach students with special needs in all educational settings, including public schools, private schools, charter schools, resource rooms, inclusion classrooms, and self-contained classrooms.

The future setting in which I would like to teach is an inclusion classroom. I believe that inclusion classrooms are the best way to provide students with special needs with the opportunity to learn and grow alongside their non-disabled peers. I am also interested in teaching in a self-contained classroom, but I believe that inclusion classrooms offer a more holistic approach to education.

Here are some of the reasons why I would like to teach in an inclusion classroom:

• I believe that all students, regardless of their ability level, deserve the opportunity to learn and grow alongside their peers.
• I believe that inclusion classrooms can help to break down stereotypes and misconceptions about students with special needs.
• I believe that inclusion classrooms can help to create a more inclusive and accepting society.
• I believe that inclusion classrooms can help to prepare students with special needs for life after school.

I am aware that teaching in an inclusion classroom can be challenging, but I am confident that I have the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful. I am also passionate about providing all students with the opportunity to succeed.

Sure, I can help you with that. Here are the requirements for special education teacher certification in Georgia:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• A minimum GPA of 2.75.
• Completion of a special education teacher preparation program that is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC).
• Passing of the Praxis II: Special Education: Content Knowledge and Practice exam.
• Passing of the Georgia Educator Assessments (GEA).