Special Education NYS CTLE Certification Extension Series Middle Grades 5-8
Special Educators who have an existing SWD 1-6 (for 7-8 Extension) or SWD 7-12 (for 5-6 Extension) are invited to enroll whether or not they have earned the required experience. These courses meet the NYSED criteria for extending an existing NYS Students with Disabilities Generalist certification.
The course is composed of a combination of synchronous online sessions using the Zoom platform and asynchronous assignments. Participants will complete one assignment per session that will provide evidence of individual growth and learning in the area of study. As each course progresses, assignments will be assessed by the facilitator and feedback will be provided with a goal of mastery.
To successfully complete the series, participants must demonstrate proficiency in the NYS teaching standards including knowledge of:
Evidence-based inclusive practices
Typical/atypical development
Research-based assessment strategies
Shifts in IEP guidance for that grade band
Building supportive home-school connections
Skills necessary for effective professional collaboration
Instructional techniques
The class format is structured to allow for participants to reflect on their current beliefs, practices and bias; analyze teaching standards; build skill in vetting resources; and strengthen collaborative practices.
FORMAT: Synchronous online learning, with asynchronous learning assignments
DATES/TIME: Tuesdays, 7/22, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; 8/5/25, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 8/19/25, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The remaining assignments will be completed asynchronously with a course end date of 8/26/25.
FACILITATOR: Alexandra Townes
GCRTC CONTACT: Liz Daley, GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for Special Education
FEE: None. Registration is required.
CTLE HOURS: 45
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/bdcyeewv