According to the University of Arkansas Department of Curriculum and Instruction, "The Special Education Program prepares teachers for teaching students in grades K-12 with a variety of disabilities, such as learning disabilities, mental retardation, attention deficit disorder, autism, and physical disabilities.
The Special Education Program prepares teachers to teach in resource rooms, special education classrooms, and inclusive class settings. It also prepares teachers for teaching students identified as gifted and talented."
| Oral Communication Skills | Ability to organize and coordinate |
| Creativity | Ability to motivate others |
| Listening skills | Special Education Skills |
| Persuasive skills | Written Communication Skills |
| Interpersonal Skills | Mathematical Abilities |
| Curriculum Development | Language Skills |
| Counseling Skills | Group Dynamics |
American Association for Employment in Education
American Federation of Teachers
Council for Exceptional Children
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
National Education Association
