Develop the expertise to help students with disabilities achieve their potential. We offer several options for students interested in working with children from birth through adulthood, as well as their families. Our world-renowned faculty provides leading edge knowledge in evidence-based practices, which you’ll apply throughout extensive fieldwork in public schools, early childhood programs and other settings where special education students are served.

Explore our special education teaching pathways:

Special Education Preparation Program

A cohort-based program designed for candidates who want to work with children with disabilities.

Seattle Teacher Residency

Prepare to teach children with special needs in a Seattle Public School classroom; for those who do not currently have teacher certification.

COE Featured Stories

OSPI and University of Washington’s Haring Center Expand Inclusionary Practice Project to Include Preschools
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Haring Center for Inclusive Education at the University of Washington announced that they are expanding their Inclusionary Practice Project (IPP) to include preschools across the state. Thi
Haring Center demonstration sites showcase inclusionary best practices
As part of a statewide effort, the Haring Center has partnered with 16 Washington K-12 schools to highlight inclusive education best practices and assist more schools in adopting a culture of inclusion.