Special Education Programs

Jeannie’s Story

1. What’s your name and where are you from? Jeannie McAlpine Stetson, ME 2. What program are you enrolled in? Finished my Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavior Intervention and Support: RTI for Behavior and am now currently enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Special Education Leadership: Assistant Administration. 3. Why did you choose this program? […]

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Amber’s Story

“I chose this program so I could develop professionally as an educator. There is a huge range of students who require a vast amount of needs and support. Getting my graduate certificate in High Leverage Practices to Promote Inclusion has given me the skill sets to best support my students and the program uses hands-on […]

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Jessica’s Story

“I teach special education students at the middle school level and chose to get my Master’s in High Incidence Disabilities because it would give me the skills I needed to teach my students more effectively and also prepare me for a career in special education administration. The online platform was perfect for my lifestyle because […]

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Jill’s Story

“I chose the University of Maine Graduate School to pursue my Master’s degree because they had a program that was exactly what I wanted to do and it was all online which allows the flexibility of working and maintaining my daily responsibilities while completing course work at my convenience.” – Jill Hamm  

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Sue’s Story

“Completing my Master of Education in Special Education – Low Incidence Disabilities Concentration has been a tremendous source of pride for my family and me. In fact, my daughter received her Bachelor’s Degree from UMaine on the same weekend that I was hooded for my Master’s! The graduate program at UMaine is exceptional. The courses […]

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Melinda’s Story

“I had the opportunity to complete my Master’s Degree in Special Education – Early Intervention Concentration through the university’s online program in August 2014. I could not have completed my education without this option. As a full-time working mother of a young child, this program afforded me the time and flexibility I needed to be […]

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Shawna’s Story

“I work in Early Intervention; I knew that in order to continue providing quality services to the staff and families I work with, furthering my education was crucial. I was looking for a program that would supplement the knowledge I had gained while working in the field but also give me the opportunity to expand […]

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