 When you decide to become a special education teacher, you choose a life of purpose, impact and straight-up fun. You will spend your days richly, enjoying the simplest joys and making a true difference in the lives of your students. You may work one-on-one with learning disabled students or teach a classroom of intellectually disabled or developmentally delayed students. Either way, you'll enrich their futures by teaching them the skills they need to live healthy, independent lives and find confidence through victories celebrated everyday. 
Special Education Degrees If becoming a special education teacher is something you are interested in, you have come to the right place. We gathered our special education information from the most reliable sources around: scholarly publications and, of course, special ed teachers themselves. As you consider schools and degrees, learn about your different program options for becoming a special education teacher and how far advanced degrees can take you. And, before you leave, stop by our online special education degrees article to learn about the flexible online options available to you today. Life Changing Careers If you're ready to take the steps to become a special ed teacher, you'll need to know all kinds of career information. That's why we put together an article on the ins and outs of special education teacher salaries and benefits. We also compiled a detailed list of job opportunities in the special ed field, from teacher's aide to department director. If you're curious about the types of elementary and secondary special ed programs available in our schools today, check out our article to learn the difference between teaching in immersion and self-contained classes. Then, for a real glimpse into the teaching life, read our teacher interview with veteran special education teacher, Pam Casey.
Celebrating Special Education Just as teachers celebrate small victories with their students each day, our Special Education Resource Center celebrates teachers, like Pam Casey, who dedicate their lives to the exceptional students whose lives are changed by them. Remember, you can make a difference in the lives of these exceptional people. With the right training and experience, you can help the awkward child in the corner become a self-assured, capable adult, ready to take on a world of exciting opportunity. 
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