Special Education Teacher Pathway

100% online accelerated on-the-job learning.
Dedicated instruction in literacy, math and behavior.

Through UNL's innovative online, work-based licensure program, aspiring special education teachers can earn their credential while continuing to work in their schools. By combining district-specific classroom experience, on-the-job competencies, and high-quality coursework, this accelerated pathway helps candidates reach their goal faster while helping schools build their future workforce from within.

This program is open to any individual who is employed as a paraeducator in a Nebraska school district and has completed at least 60 college credit hours. Candidates must meet University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate admissions requirements. Individuals who already earned a bachelor's degree may also apply for an endorsement only.

Cohorts begin each January.

Next Steps: Join the 30+ special education teachers who have completed this program!

Are you a school district?

• Do you have a paraeducator who wants to teach special education in your school?

• Contact Sue Kemp for more information on creating a partnership or teacher apprenticeship.

Are you a paraeducator?

• Have you completed at least 60 college credit hours?

• Are you currently employed as a paraeducator in a Nebraska school district?

• If yes to both questions, contact CEHS for more information about starting your pathway toward certification as a special education teacher.