Florida Teachers: Students with Disabilities SWD
Does Professional Learning Board offer online Students with Disabilities graduate credit courses for Florida teachers?
Yes! Teachers in Florida use these online semester graduate credit courses designed to meet the Florida Students with Disabilities SWD requirement to renew a FL teaching certificate.
Do Florida teachers get an official transcript for the SWD class?
Yes! All SWD classes are through a regionally accredited university and teachers receive an official transcript upon completion.
Can I start the Students with Disabilities course now? I need to renew my Florida teaching certificate ASAP!
Yes, the SWD courses are available to start immediately. No textbook is needed and the Students with Disabilities coursework is 100% online.
How many graduate credits do I get for a SWD class?
Professional Learning Board offers 1 credit options and a 2 credit SWD class. All courses are through a regionally accredited university.
Students with Disabilities Course Description:
Every classroom is diverse and with students who are unique and have different needs, learning levels and abilities. While it is certainly challenging to teach all students effectively, this is very much a real possibility.
This online course can help teachers realize every student’s potential for academic excellence. SECTION A: Accommodations through UDL presents teachers with a research-based framework to accommodate every learner and provides practical strategies that can be used to add elements of flexibility in teaching presentation, student expression and meaningful engagement.
SECTION B: IEPs: Documentation and Implementation for Teachers aims at helping teachers to understand the IEP process and uses rich examples for designing, planning and implementing an IEP.
SECTION C:Assistive Communication for Every Classroom introduces teachers to assistive communication techniques that can improve classroom communication for students with disabilities. It explores tools, strategies and technologies that can be implemented for teachers to create an inclusive classroom and a positive learning environment for students with disabilities.
