Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education (BCASE) Introduction
YOU can provide excellence in advocacy!
Board Certification for Advocacy in
Special Education (BCASE)
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Meet the increasing need for qualified
certified Special Education Advocates!
We have created a 100% online comprehensive special education advocacy program for teachers, advocates, paralegals, parents, grandparents and anyone wanting lo better their education and qualifications to help special education children.
The primary responsibility of a special education advocate is to represent the best interests of students in seeking special education support and services under the law. Advocates are often former teachers, administrators, special education professionals. education specialists and even parents who want to show they have taken that important next step to enhance advocacy.
They are also paralegals who really make a difference, working alongside lawyers to help students, parents, and clients. These paralegals really know, understand and present from the perspective of the educator and are much more valuable!
A special education advocate assists families of childen with any learning concerns. Some students have needs that are already identified, whereas other parents will seek advocacy support in helping them identify issues that may be affecting their child's learning.
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Did you know special education advocates are not mandated lo have specific educational credentials and are not licensed specifically as special education advocates? NASET, the National Association of Special Education Teachers and AASEP have recognized the very real need for qualified special education advocates. That is where you come in! Become a valuable certified special education advocacy pro!
The Board Certified Advocacy for Special Education program is a highly compehensve study developed by University professors with degrees in law, psychology and education. The certification consists of 30 units broken down into 6 specific modules. Each unit contains video lectures, PowerPoint presentations, supplemental videos and readings. Upon the successful completion of each module exam, you will immediately be able to view/save/print a professional certification of completion to display.
Become avaluableasset to a family and a
child with disabilties.
Learn good advocacy practices. We offer you all the materials to be an effective, articulate and qualified special education advocate.
Be confident! Some people are naturally better at advocacy than others. You'll learn patience, perserverance, how to deal with intimidating situations and people. You'll discover how to speak up for students by having the knowledge, skills and the abilities to be a confident advocate for children with special needs and their parents.
Parents / Grandparents this is for you, too! Learn how to advocate for your child or grandchild. Maybe you feel overwhelmed with all the information you receive or require assistance in correspondence or locating additional support. Perhaps you need to learn better problem solving skills when issues are challenging and emotions run high. Exceptionally advocate for your loved one by becoming a certified special education advocate.
Paralegals & Law Firms: Demonstrate your certification knowledge from the perspective of the educator. The more certificates, the better qualified you are to your clients.
Beginning or Continuing. Be the best advocate by achieving your Board Certified Advocacy for Special Education. No one is going to teach you the skills needed today to be the most effective advocate for special children. If you want to jump into a roll knowing what to do day one, we provide the much needed knowledge. For those already in that role, show you are the very best, positioned as an expert in the field. Imagine sharing that you have gone through the certification process. Go ahead. point to the wall :)