Special Education - Certificate in Foundation in Inclusive Education

CERTIFICATE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION - FOUNDATION IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

This course architecture is designed for Indian and global educators (both pre-service and in-service teachers) to implement inclusive classroom practices that align perfectly with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016 and the mandates of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, India

Course Overview: Foundations of Inclusive & Special Education

• Course Level: Undergraduate / Professional Certification

• Duration: 3 months / 12 Weeks (3 Credits)

• Delivery Format: Blended (Self-paced Learning Modules with Quiz, Fieldwork / Case Observation, Lesson Plans and Assignments)

• Target Audience: Counsellors, Teachers, Special Educators, School Leaders, Caregivers & Parents, and Researchers in Spl. Edu.

• Focus: Writing functional Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) directly to Foreign Boards, CBSE, ICSE, and State Board curricula.

Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key characteristics of high-incidence and low-incidence disabilities.

2. Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) based on student assessment data.

3. Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to modify general education curricula.

4. Implement evidence-based behaviour management and assistive technology solutions.

Week-by-Week Curriculum

     Module 1: Foundations & Legal Frameworks

     Week 1: Introduction to Special Education

     Week 2: Legislation, Policy, and Ethics

     Module 2: Understanding Learner Profiles & Disabilities

Week 3: Learning Disabilities & ADHD

Week 4: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Communication Needs

Week 5: Intellectual and Physical Disabilities

     Module 3: Assessment & Instructional Design

Week 6: Educational Assessment & Profiling

Week 7: Writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Week 8: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & Differentiation

     Module 4: Environment, Behaviour, & Technology

Week 9: Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Week 10: Assistive Technology (AT)

     Module 5: Practical Application & Collaboration

Week 11: Co-Teaching and Collaboration

Week 12: Final Presentations & Course Wrap-up

Accreditation & Recognition

• Global Alignment: Benchmarked aligned with global and Indian special education standards.

• India Compliance: Fully structured as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016 and the Indian National Education Policy (NEP).

• Career Scope: Prepares professionals and educators who wish to take up career in Special Education in schools globally.

• Certificate Disclaimer: This is an autonomous skill certification program and does not grant formal academic degrees or government-accredited diplomas.

How to Enroll

1. Visit the home page.

2. Click the "Enquiry" button.

3. Submit the enquiry short form.