Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education (K – Age 21) Field Experience and Demonstration Teaching Handbook:

Section 5. Additional Resources

• Walden University Student Handbook
• Career Planning and Development 
• Student Wellness and Disability Services
• Email: disability@mail.waldenu.edu
• Office of Field Experiences 
• Email: educationfield@mail.waldenu.edu

Candidate Guidebook (located on the Field Experience Website)

ePortfolio—All major assessments and transition point progress can be found in the ePortfolio.

Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board: 

• Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers (Rule 8710.2000) 
• Standards for Teachers of Special Education (Rules 8710.5000 for core skills, 8710.5050 for academic and behavioral strategists)
• Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers (Rule 8710.2100, Subpart 2) 

Council for Exceptional Children

• The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
• Special Education Professional Ethical Principles and Practice Standards for Special Education Professionals
• CEC Initial and Advanced Preparation Standards