All children have a right to an education; they also have a right to learn with other children in the same schools and classrooms that foster collaboration, empathy and social emotional learning.

In other words, children have a right to an inclusive learning environment.

Many schools and educators are reimagining what it means to create inclusive classrooms, and it’s become clear that there is a drastic need for special education experts who can lead the charge when it comes to inclusivity. One way that future or existing teachers can learn to develop the strategies for inclusive education is by obtaining an education specialist credential.

Let’s explore how pursuing a special ed credential program can lead to the success of diverse students through inclusive learning.