Special Education Supervisory Certification

Special Education Supervisory Certification

Graduate Program | Online Format | Certification Option with or without master’s degree

Lead the Future of Special Education

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career, East Stroudsburg University's Special Education Supervisory Certification Program prepares experienced educators to lead special education programs across schools, districts, intermediate units, and agencies. Whether you’re pursuing certification alone or adding it to your master’s degree, this flexible and supportive program equips you with the tools to lead with confidence.

Why ESU?

Personalized Program Planning
Before you begin, we assess your academic background, professional experience, and goals to customize a certification path that fits your needs, saving you time and maximizing your experience.

Online Flexibility
Our fully online format offers the convenience of quarter-length or full-semester options to fit your schedule as a working professional.

Mentorship & Support
From registration to certification testing, you’ll receive multi-tiered academic and administrative support. You’ll also be paired with a mentor to help guide your leadership development throughout the program.

Built Around Your Career
Complete your 300-hour internship within your current workplace or a setting of your choice, so you can apply what you're learning without leaving your job.

Pathway to Additional Credentials
This certification can seamlessly connect with a Master of Education in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or other leadership tracks at ESU.

What You’ll Learn

Graduates emerge as reflective, ethical, and strategic leaders ready to:

Career Outcomes

Completing this program can lead to leadership roles such as:

Graduates are employed in public and private school districts, charter schools, cyber schools, intermediate units, and state-approved agencies throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.

Who Should Apply

This program is designed for certified educators who:

• Hold a valid PA Instructional I or II certification (or equivalent)
• Have at least five years of professional experience in special education or related services
• Seek state certification as a Supervisor of Special Education in Pennsylvania
• Are looking to expand into leadership, supervision, or program development

Applicants from outside Pennsylvania are welcome but should verify state-specific certification requirements.

Accreditation & Standards Alignment

This program meets the highest standards in special education leadership preparation, including:

• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) – Advanced Preparation Standards
• Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE)

Learn & Grow with a Community of Leaders

At ESU, you're not just earning a credential, you are joining a professional community. Our faculty are active scholars and practitioners who are deeply engaged in state and national conversations about special education. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in student-led organizations such as:

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) – Host events, volunteer, and attend professional conferences
• Best Buddies – Build one-on-one friendships with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta – Honor society for students in special education and rehabilitative services

Get Started Today

Whether you're ready to move into administration or looking to amplify your impact on special education programs, ESU’s Supervisory Certification Program provides a practical, high-impact path forward.

Transform your experience into leadership! Start your journey today!

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