This comprehensive 45-hour study is designed specifically for Special Educators in New York State who are seeking to enhance their qualifications and expertise in Secondary ELA instruction. The course fulfills one requirement for obtaining the Limited Subject Extension (LSE) in ELA for Special Educators certified to teach at the secondary level. It's designed for Special Class Teachers, Special Education Co-Teachers, Secondary Resource Room teachers, and any teachers preparing for the Content Specialty Test (CST) in ELA.

This hybrid course includes 6 online classes totaling 15 hours plus 30 hours of asynchronous study for a total of 45 CTLE hours.

It's an excellent opportunity for content coaching to strengthen knowledge and skills, for networking with regional teachers, for collaborating on curricular resources, or for making a tailored plan to master the CST.

For more information about the Limited Subject Extension and its requirements, please consult the NYSED Limited Subject Extension webpage.

FORMAT: Synchronous and asynchronous online learning

DATES: Synchronous online meetings: Tuesdays, 3/18/25, 4/1/25, 4/15/25, 4/29/25, 5/13/25, 5/27/25

TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

GCRTC FACILITATOR/CONTACT: Liz Daley, GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for Special Education

FEE: None. Registration is required.

CTLE HOURS: 45

REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/yc6nxrbt