The purpose of the program is to address the shortage of special education teachers who can provide challenging yet developmentally appropriate instructional/curriculum, which enables children with moderate disabilities to become as independent and self-sufficient as they can become.

Learning Outcomes for Moderate Disabilities

At the completion of the Moderate Disabilities Program (Initial License) or CAGS the candidate will be able to:

• Candidates will be able to design, administer and practice high quality instruction and assessements in the moderate disabilities special education academic classroom.

• Candidates will be able to understand and promote the learning and growth of all special education students with moderate disabilities through instructional practices that establish high expectations, safe classrooms, and cultural proficiency.

• Candidates will be able to create and apply effective partnerships with families, community members and organizations to help promote the learning and growth of all students.
• Candidates will be able to demonstrate the capacity to reflect on and improve their own practice in order to improve teaching and learning in moderate disabilities special education classrooms.