Open to any practicing preK-12 educator, staff member, pre-service educator, and/or community member
3 different levels of Badges (foundational, training & practice, application & feedback)
“Inclusion is about far more than physical placement. It is about ensuring that students with disabilities are active participants in their learning communities. It means designing lessons that anticipate diverse needs, approaching behavior through the lens of regulation and safety, and building relationships that affirm each child’s identity.”
-Becca Burk, ’14, M.S. Ed. ’29
Micro-Credential Levels
Level 1 – Foundational Knowledge
Learners will evidence understanding of foundational learning principles in the field of inclusive special education. View the Level 1 badge for additional details.
Level 2 – Training and Practice
Learners will evidence understanding of effective and ethical practices necessary for inclusive education. View the Level 2 badge for additional details.
Level 3 – Application and Feedback
Learners will create an inclusive vision and action plan and receive feedback from University of Maine System (UMS) faculty experts in inclusive education. View the Level 3 badge for additional details.
Micro-Credential
Learners who complete the Inclusive Education PreK- 12 pathway (Levels 1, 2 and 3 badges) will earn a University of Maine System Micro-Credential. The learner will have completed 20 hours of online training to support emergent skills, knowledge, and application in foundational principles of inclusive practices. View the Inclusive Education PreK-12 Micro-Credential for additional details.
Micro-credentials are bite-sized learning pathways that bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Earn the badge, prove the skill, and level up your career
