Develop your teaching practice and become a social advocate for educational equity at all ages. Through course work, student teaching, and field experiences, you will gain skills and strategies to support young children's learning in developmental stages and contexts, leading to eligibility for New York State initial teaching certification in both general and special education at the early childhood level (birth–grade 2). Open to participants who have a bachelor's degree but who are not yet certified to teach, this program will help you study: Core content and pedagogical skills essential to educating young children. Skills for providing children with rich, child-centered educational and community environments. Approaches to adapting curricula, assessments, and learning environments for students with diverse needs and abilities. Strategies for supporting learning at all stages of development . Techniques for collaborating with families and other professionals. Knowledge and skills to advocate for children with disabilitiesYou'll have the opportunity to participate in field experiences and student teaching in early childhood general and special education settings, such as preschools, Head Start centers, and elementary schools. You'll develop expertise in human development and disability, learn to create and adapt environments that help all children reach their maximum potential, and gain a deep understanding of how children grow intellectually, physically, and sociallyemotionally.