Learning Behavior Specialist I Program
This LBS I program is for students who already hold a Illinois State Board of Education Professional Education License (PEL) and are seeking to earn a LBS1 endorsement in Learning Behavior Specialist I. The following courses are required at UIC to fulfill state requirements.
- SPED 410 or SPED 461
- SPED 462
- SPED 465 or 467
- SPED 416, SPED 471, SPED 473, or 563
For more information about the LBS I program and about applying, please contact Alejandra Cantero at acante2@uic.edu or at (312) 996-5642 or Michelle Parker-Katz at mparker@uic.edu
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| Date | Course Title | College | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13 - June 7, 2024 | SPED 410 - Exceptional Learners | College of Education | Online Synchronous |
| May 13 - June 7, 2024 | SPED 465 - Understanding Students with High Incidence Disabilities | College of Education | Online Asynchronous |
| June 10 - July 19, 2024 | SPED 467 - Understanding Students with Low Incidence Disabilities | College of Education | Online Synchronous |
| August 26 - December 6, 2024 | SPED 410 - Exceptional Learners | College of Education | Online Synchronous |
| August 26 - December 6, 2024 | SPED 462 - Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities | College of Education | On campus |
| August 26 - December 6, 2024 | SPED 465 - Understanding Students with High Incidence Disabilities | College of Education | Hybrid |
| August 26 - December 6, 2024 | SPED 471 - Curricular Adaptations for Learners with Significant Disabilities | College of Education | Hybrid |
| Spring 2025 | SPED 410 - Exceptional Learners | College of Education | TBD |
| Spring 2025 | SPED 461 - Political and Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Special Education | College of Education | TBD |
| Spring 2025 | SPED 473 - Teaching Math and Science with Adaptations | College of Education | TBD |
| Spring 2025 | SPED 563 - Adolescent Literacy for Diverse Learners | College of Education | TBD |