Special Education Professional Development Program

Course Available
0.5-9 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for NASET Participants Only

Special education is one of the most legally complex, clinically demanding, and emotionally consequential fields in education, yet many teachers enter it without a credential that reflects that depth.

The NASET Board Certification in Special Education (BCSE) is a comprehensive board certification for special educators, covering the full landscape of the profession in a single program.

Comprising seven modules totaling 114 study hours, the program covers IDEA legal foundations, assessment methodology, Response to Intervention, all 13 disability categories and their eligibility criteria, discipline, mediation, due process, FBA, BIP, Universal Design for Learning, assistive technology, and transition services.

Delivered 100% online and self-paced, the program includes video lectures, PowerPoint presentations, supplemental readings, and module exams requiring an 80% passing score.

Course Details

Number of Units: 0.5 - 9.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please select your units at checkout. 

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for NASET (The National Association of Special Education Teachers) Participants.

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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH ÑÇɫӰ¿â.

ÑÇɫӰ¿â – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through ÑÇɫӰ¿â’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.

These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the ÑÇɫӰ¿â; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

Step 1: Register with the Partner Organization
NASET (The National Association of Special Education Teachers) Complete your registration directly with the partner organization. Follow their instructions to begin the course and pay any required enrollment fees.

Please Note: ÑÇɫӰ¿â does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

Step 2: Register for University Credit
After confirming your registration with the partner organization, return to ÑÇɫӰ¿â’s website.

  • Locate the same course on our listings page
  • Click Add to Cart
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  • You will be prompted to either log into your ÑÇɫӰ¿â Student Account or create one, and then pay for your units

If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment (please check the enrollment dates) or enrollment has already closed. If enrollment has closed, you may still contact the organization directly to see if they will accept a late enrollment or if the course will be offered again in the future.

Step 3: Complete the Course
Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.

Step 4: Submit your Certificate of Completion
After completing this course, you are required to submit your certificate of completion, which will be provided by your program. Please be sure to purchase your credits first, then email your certificate to [email protected], including the course number in your message.

Step 5: Receive Your Transcript
Once your grade has been processed, ÑÇɫӰ¿â will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your ÑÇɫӰ¿â student account. 

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their ÑÇɫӰ¿â student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

  • U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
  • International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the ÑÇɫӰ¿â Credit Validation Program, please consult our

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X793Z – 2021 Participants 01 Jan 202131 Dec 2021 0.5-9 $39-711

Special Education Professional Development Program

01 Jan 202131 Dec 2021
0.5-9
$39-711
Credit Validation
Online Self-Paced

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, school psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and related service providers (grades PreK-12) 

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.

Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X793Z – 2022 Participants 01 Jan 202231 Dec 2022 0.5-9 $39-711

Special Education Professional Development Program

01 Jan 202231 Dec 2022
0.5-9
$39-711
Credit Validation
Online Self-Paced

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, school psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and related service providers (grades PreK-12) 

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.

Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X793Z – 2023 Participants 01 Jan 202331 Dec 2023 0.5-9 $39-711

Special Education Professional Development Program

01 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
0.5-9
$39-711
Credit Validation
Online Self-Paced

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, school psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and related service providers (grades PreK-12) 

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.

Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X793Z – 2024 Participants 01 Jan 202431 Dec 2024 0.5-9 $39-711

Special Education Professional Development Program

01 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
0.5-9
$39-711
Credit Validation
Online Self-Paced

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, school psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and related service providers (grades PreK-12) 

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.

Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X793Z – 2025 Participants 01 Jan 202531 Dec 2025 0.5-9 $39-711

Special Education Professional Development Program

01 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
0.5-9
$39-711
Credit Validation
Online Self-Paced

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, school psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and related service providers (grades PreK-12) 

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.

Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X793Z – 2026 Participants 01 Jan 202631 Dec 2026 0.5-9 $39-711

Special Education Professional Development Program

01 Jan 202631 Dec 2026
0.5-9
$39-711
Credit Validation
Online Self-Paced

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, school psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and related service providers (grades PreK-12) 

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.

Enrollment Open Through: December 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X793Z – 2027 Participants 01 Jan 202731 Dec 2027 0.5-9 $39-711

Special Education Professional Development Program

01 Jan 202731 Dec 2027
0.5-9
$39-711
Credit Validation
Online Self-Paced

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, school psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and related service providers (grades PreK-12) 

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.

Enrollment Open Through: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of IDEA legal requirements, eligibility criteria across all 13 disability categories, and the special education process from referral through placement
  • Interpret standardized and informal assessment data to develop appropriate special education programs including IEPs aligned to individual student needs and evidence-based practices
  • Apply a full range of special education competencies including RTI frameworks, FBA/BIP development, UDL implementation, assistive technology selection, and transition planning

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the ÑÇɫӰ¿â’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why ÑÇɫӰ¿â?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by ÑÇɫӰ¿â. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.