Courses for Special Education Teachers

Live Webinars and Online Courses for Professional Development

Special educators know that classrooms are powerful, positive places. That’s why Education Resources courses for special educators do more than provide continuing education units (CEUs) — they create team collaboration.

At ERI, we know that special educators, guidance counselors, developmental specialists and teachers help students improve critical functions in their lives every day. We know you are always seeking new strategies, new ways to help and new ways to move children forward. Our varied courses from expert instructors reignite your passion for impacting the lives of your students every day. 

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Continuing Education Courses for Special Educators

Effective teachers constantly strive to improve their teaching methods and their classrooms. Expanding your knowledge through continuing education courses for special educators will benefit you by:

• Developing your communication skills: Our courses allow you to engage with experts on special education topics and find new ways to communicate and work with your students to improve their lives.
• Providing more training on specific subject matters: Whether you teach children with motor challenges or differences in cognitive function, our courses give you the relevant information you need for your classroom.
• Enhancing your problem-solving skills: Our instructors teach you how to evaluate each student’s unique situation and apply critical thinking to offer the most effective intervention. 
• Sharing new ways to reach students of any skill level: Students in special education tend to vary widely in their cognitive and motor functions. Our courses teach you to meet students wherever they are.
• Gain the skills to maintain a classroom despite roadblocks: A classroom with special needs students requires a specialized approach. We give teachers and other professionals the knowledge to provide a valuable classroom experience.

Annual Conferences

Expand your special education knowledge and meet a community of like-minded educators through ERI annual conferences.

Therapies in the School Conference

Learn more about school-based therapy and new tools and strategies for improving student learning outcomes. This conference can renew your passion for supporting students in school. We’re holding our 25th annual conference on November 14 and 15, 2024. Sign up for conference updates and details online. 

Birth to Three Conference

Provide a strong foundation for development by learning skills from experts in infant and toddler development. The virtual conference provides hands-on skills and strategies for the birth to 3 population. Attend our second annual conference on April 3 and 4, 2025.

Online Education Courses for Special Education Teachers

ERI’s online continuing education courses for special education teachers provide exceptional value to improve your teaching skills and create meaningful connections with your students. We offer two flexible online learning options at ERI to meet your busy schedule. Take classes on your schedule in the location of your choosing to advance your career:

Online Courses

Take a special education ERI course on your schedule with our on-demand special education professional development courses. We film all our on-demand courses to make it feel as though you are present. We also provide a downloadable handout so you can follow along.

If you choose to partake in an on-demand course, you also have the flexibility to pause the video and rewind to revisit specific information. Explore classes in topics such as gross and fine motor skills and the best school-based practices. Students also have a year to complete the class and pass the post-test. This flexible approach allows you to complete training at times that work for you.

Live Webinars

Join one of our special education professional development webinars for an engaging learning experience on topics such as cognitive and executive function and motor issues in autism. Students can attend our webinars from any location with a reliable internet connection and receive an email with a Zoom link before the session begins. 

We offer webinars at varying times, morning and night, to suit your schedule. Our course details display the time for the four main continental U.S. time zones, making it easier to find a course at your preferred time. 

Follow along during the webinar with a downloadable handout to aid your learning. After the webinar, you will receive a CEU certificate that you can download and print at any time.

In-Person Courses

Our in-person special education continuing education courses provide hands-on learning experiences by combining videos and lectures. During our in-person classes, you will solidify your skills while increasing your knowledge by receiving real-time feedback and guidance. You can also connect with other participants who share your passion for a chance to learn and make valuable connections. Education Resources offers in-person CEU courses for special educators in various locations for convenient access by participants. 

What You’ll Learn Through Our Courses

Our CEU courses for special education teach you strategies to improve life for those in special education programs. We aim to equip you with specialized skills to address particular students and general principles and approaches that apply to your entire student population. Here are a few topics our courses cover:

• Developmental coordination disorder
• Vestibular therapy
• Motor skills in autism
• Core and breathing
• Pediatric gait development and toe walking
• Cognition and executive function
• Self-regulation

Professionals in special education, movement and cognitive development teach our courses, giving you a quality education. These instructors provide various methods for assessing a student’s needs, determining the necessary interventions, and practically implementing them in a classroom environment. The number of contact hours varies depending on the class.