Understanding a child’s needs is essential to ensure that he or she receives the proper attention, assistance, and intervention to succeed in school. Our graduates apply best practices to address the needs of students in inclusive, general-education learning environments.

Graduate programs in Special Education prepare educators to meet national standards of excellence in communication skills, professional knowledge, and teaching competence. The University of Maine’s online M.Ed. in Special Education prepares you to provide high-quality education to all students’ unique learning challenges. You’ll learn how to use the latest evidence-based strategies to develop needs-appropriate curricula or prepare children and their families for success. By understanding how to apply best practices, you can provide students with the proper attention, assistance, and educational experiences to help them thrive.

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