Overview:
A special educator supports a child to learn by customizing lessons based on their specific challenges. They may work with children who experience a wide range of challenges such as physical, intellectual or emotional impairment. The key responsibility of the special educator is to adapt the general curriculum to the specific child’s needs. They start by developing an individualized plan for each student and use different teaching aids and techniques to fulfil the plan. These professionals collaborate with other professionals for the physical, psychological, and academic needs of the child. They also regularly meet and discuss the child’s progress with the parents.
Career Path:
| Stream of Study at 12th: |
Students who wish to become special educators can opt for any stream at the 12th level.
After 10th, students can pursue a Certificate in Care Giving Program for 10 months to 1 year.
Students will be required to clear institutional entrance tests to enrol in certain special education courses.
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| Degree/Graduation Courses: |
- Pursue Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education for 1 year
- Pursue Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation for 2 years
- Pursue Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation (Intellectual Disability) for 1 year
- Pursue Diploma in Computer Education (Visual Impairment) for 1 year
- Pursue Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpretation for 2 years
- Pursue Diploma in Teaching Indian Sign Language for 2 years
- Pursue Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech for 1 year
- Pursue D.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impairment/ Deafblind/Hearing Impairment/ Intellectual Disability/Cerebral Palsy/Autism Spectrum Disorder) for 2 years
- Pursue an Integrated B.A./B.Com/B.Sc. B.Ed. in Special Education for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. Special Education and Rehabilitation for 3 years
- Pursue any B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. degree for 3 years
- Any other equivalent qualification approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
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| Higher education/After Graduation Courses: |
- Pursue B.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impairment/Hearing Impairment/ Intellectual Disability/Learning Disability/Multiple Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder) for 2 years
- Pursue M.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impairment/Hearing Impairment/ Intellectual Disability/Learning Disability/Multiple Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder) for 2 years
- Pursue PG Diploma in Early Intervention for 1 year
- Pursue PG Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation for 1 year
- Pursue PG Diploma in Disability Management and Rehabilitation for 1 year
- Any other equivalent qualification approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
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Top Colleges:
- Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi
- Amar Jyoti Rehabilitation and Research Centre, Delhi
- YMCA Institute for Special Education, New Delhi
- National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, Chennai
- All India Institute for Speech and Hearing, Mysore
- Helen Keller’s Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled Children, Secunderabad
- Snehasadan College of Special Education, Angamaly, Kerala
- Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan), Mumbai
- S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai
