Special Education News

Every year, thousands of students with disabilities leave high school without the skills they need to succeed in their adult life. Data confirms that 65% of students with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities, read below the 20th percentile in eighth grade, and are at high risk for drop out during high school. Drs. Sally Spencer, Sue Sears, Vanessa Goodwin and Nancy Burstein, in CSUN’s Department of Special Education, were recently awarded a grant from the Department of Education to take on the challenge of improving outcomes for this underserved and highly at risk population. Read more

Visit our Educational Therapy Programs Open House on Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 at 7:00 pm

RSVP marcy.dann@csun.edu

Check out the new introductory video for more details. Watch "What is Educational Therapy?"

INTERESTED IN A 1-YEAR CREDENTIAL PROGRAM? The Accelerated Collaborative Teacher (ACT) Preparation Program may be for YOU!

ACT is offered by California State University, Northridge (CSUN) in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District and other collaborating districts.

ACT candidates obtain a credential in one year through full-time study. ACT is available to candidates interested in becoming teachers in elementary, secondary, or special education (mild/moderate disabilities).

View our flyer and visit the ACT website for more information.

Visit the Special Education Department's Educational Therapy Programs Open House on Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 at 7:00 pm

RSVP marcy.dann@csun.edu Read more