Special Education Eligibility Evaluator (SpEd-EE) Endorsement

SpEd-EE endorsement attaches to a USBE Professional Educator License with an area of concentration in Special Education (K-12+), Preschool Special Education (Birth - age 5), Speech Language Pathology, School Counseling, or School Social Work. SpEd-EE identifies its holder as qualified to administer and interpret a specific set of standardized assessments which aid school teams in the determination of a student’s eligibility for Special Education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

SpEd-EE Applicant Requirements:

- - Must have a Utah Professional Educator License in Special Education (K-12+), Preschool Special Education (Birth-Age 5), Speech Language Pathology, School Counseling, or School Social Work
  - A minimum of three years of related field experience

Upon completion of the SpEd-EE program, participants will complete the Special Education Eligibility Evaluator Endorsement form in licensing to attach to their Professional Educator License.

NOTE: A SpEd-EE candidate without the Professional SpEd-EE endorsement may not administer tests without direct supervision of the Site Mentor Supervisor.

If you have questions, email sped-licensing@schools.utah.gov.

Getting Started

- - Request information by emailing sped-licensing@schools.utah.gov
  - USBE verifies program requirements met and SpEd-EE packet sent to applicant
  - Applicant and LEA review information and sign acknowledgement form
  - Enroll at MSU

Complete the SpEd-EE Program

- - Meet minimum coursework requirements with a “B” or better
    - Applicant may be reimbursed up to $500 for graduate courses as funds allow
  - Complete a Practicum Portfolio
  - Complete 2 academic years of supervised practicum (full time)
    - Year 1 - 160 hours with supervision and writing a minimum of six reports
    - Year 2 - 20 hours with direct supervision and a minimum of two evaluation reports
  - Demonstrate competency
  - Compete tracker forms
  - All other requirements as outlined in the SpEd-EE Handbook

REMINDER: USBE SpEd-EE program is an endorsement only program and not a degree-granting program.

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