To obtain Virginia Department of Education licensure in early childhood special education, birth to five, an additional 6-12 semester hours of internship experiences are required:
The Virginia Consortium for Teacher Training in Early Childhood Special Education is a partnership among Radford University, University of Lynchburg, and the Virginia Department of Education. This consortium provides courses and funding to ECSE teachers with provisional license and others seeking ECSE endorsement.
Radford University is pleased to announce that we are now offering all classes needed for the 3- and 4-year-old Add-On Endorsement to an elementary, PreK-3, PreK-6, or early childhood special education license. It consists of a 3-course (12 credits) sequence, plus a 45 hour practicum, which can be completed in your workplace. The courses are offered during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Learn more about the 3- and 4-year old add-on endorsement.
We offer all courses required for Virginia endorsement in ECSE. All courses are offered online.
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Classes typically offered spring semester
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This consortium is for early childhood special education(ECSE) teachers with a provisional licensure and others seeking ECSE endorsement and is funded by the Virginia Department of Education. Consortium partnership includes Radford University and the University of Lynchburg.
Apply as a non-degree seeking student, certificate-seeking student or degree-seeking student (M.S. in Special Education with a concentration in ECSE) no later than one month before the start of the semester. See the academic calendar for start dates.
Contact Andrew Bruce for information about the University of Lynchburg and Sharon Gilbert for information about Radford University.
Can I switch from non-degree-seeking to degree-seeking?
Yes, but only 9 credit hours will transfer (or the equivalent of three classes) to the degree program. You will also be required to submit a new application to Radford, including the application fee.
How will I know if I’m registered for a course?
Follow these steps.
Click on the Academic tab after signing into OneCampus
Click on Course Registration
Click on Registration Resources
Click on Student Detailed Schedule
How do I find my bill?
Sign into OneCampus and click on View Student Account Charges Detail. Scroll to the bottom and view charges for the current semester. You should also receive an email letting you know that you have a bill to be paid. You can also see on the bill if you’ve received funding for a course through the ECSE consortium grant.
Do I need to reapply for funding after the first time?
No. Once you have completed the online form, you will receive funding for the courses supported by the grant until funding runs out for the fiscal year.
How do I know which courses to take?
Your advisor will work with you to create your program of study.
Who do I contact in Financial Aid if I have questions?
Karen Hedge at 540-831-5408.
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How do I drop a course?
If you are dropping one or more courses, you must contact the Registrar’s Office and request to be dropped from the course. Use your Radford University email to make this request. Confirm that you’ve been dropped. Otherwise, you will be responsible for paying for the course(s).