Prepare to Create Inclusive Learning Environments for All Students

The MEd with a concentration in Moderate Disabilities prepares educators to support students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, behavioral, and developmental needs. This concentration emphasizes evidence-based instruction, assessment, literacy development, curriculum adaptation, and inclusive teaching practices.

Why Choose the Moderate Disabilities Concentration?

As schools continue to expand inclusive educational opportunities, educators with expertise in moderate disabilities are in high demand. This concentration prepares you to support students across a variety of educational settings while helping them achieve academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success. You will learn how to:

  • Design and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs
  • Implement evidence-based teaching and assessment practices
  • Support literacy development for students with disabilities
  • Create inclusive learning environments that promote student engagement
  • Develop and implement effective IEP goals and accommodations
  • Collaborate with families, educators, and support professionals

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for roles in a variety of educational settings, including:

  • Inclusive classrooms
  • Resource and support programs
  • Public school districts
  • Charter and private schools
  • Collaborative and specialized educational programs
  • Elementary, middle, and secondary school settings

Upon completion of program requirements and applicable state testing requirements, graduates are eligible for institutional endorsement for Massachusetts Initial Licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities.

The Moderate Disabilities license also provides a strong foundation for expanding your teaching credentials. Graduates may choose to pursue additional licensure areas, creating opportunities to teach in both special education and general education environments throughout their careers.

Course Schedules

Field Experiences and Practicum

Gain practical experience through classroom observations, field placements, and student teaching opportunities in both special education and inclusion classrooms. The program culminates in a supervised practicum, providing opportunities to apply instructional, assessment, and collaboration skills in authentic educational environments. Current licensed teachers may be eligible for reduced practicum requirements. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, candidates will be able to:

  • Apply evidence-based instructional and assessment practices to support diverse learners
  • Design and adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs
  • Develop educational evaluations, IEP goals, and accommodations
  • Create inclusive learning environments that value diversity and collaboration
  • Integrate theory and practice through successful performance in PK–12 settings
  • Partner effectively with families and educational teams to support student achievement

Ready to Make a Difference?

Prepare for licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and gain the skills to support learners in inclusive and specialized educational settings.

Please note that up to two graduate courses may be taken at Regis prior to applying and/or being accepted to the program. Please contact the graduate admission office at 781.768.7330 or graduatedepartment@regiscollege.edu for more information.

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