Special Ed: Questions, Answered

💡 Benefits of earning my Special Ed. Masters through T.E.A.M.

✅ Tuition reduced to $23,800 (thousands in automatic Tuition Savings for our Community!)
✅ One evening a week via Zoom (Monday nights 5:30pm–8:30pm)
✅ Start teaching after your first semester — earn while you learn!
✅ Frum-friendly scheduling that fits your lifestyle. Extra support and help EVERY step of the way!

T.E.A.M. connects our members to Adelphi University's Special Education Program, enhancing career opportunities while supporting the mesorah of our community.

🚀 I want to work in Special Ed. as soon as possible. Do I need to wait until I graduate? ▶

Good news! No need to wait. Students have TWO OPTIONS to get NYS Certification before you graduate.

Two pathways: Option 1: Transitional-B Certificate (received after just the first Semester) or Option 2: Internship Certificate (received the first year of the program). The choice is yours as the program starts.

🏠 Do I need to attend in person? ▶

No you do not need to attend in person. All classes are fully remote via Zoom and designed for working professionals.

For women: a separate women's program

Our women's cohort learns together — one evening a week on Zoom, in a comfortable, frum-friendly environment — built around your family, your work, and the frum calendar. Questions about how it works? Text Malka at (347) 313-8326.

About the Women's Program

🎓 Special Ed. Certifications and Licences from this degree? ▶

Pre-K – High School (NYS Special Education Certitification)
SEIT (Pre-K to 2nd grade)
ICT
P3 (grades 1-6)
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👶 What if I want certification for very very early childhood (Birth – Pre-K)? ▶

Students will receive Early Childhood courses as part of this program.

Students who would also like the additional Birth–Pre-K certification may apply for a license extension through the New York State Education Department (NYSED) after graduation. This is possible because the TEAM/Adelphi Special Education program includes the coursework required for the Birth–Pre-K extension.

💵 Where can I find more on Financial Aid information? ▶

Beyond the T.E.A.M. tuition discount, there are several federal and state programs that may provide additional funding based on your individual financial need and income — including Federal Direct (Stafford) Loans, the TEACH Grant, and additional scholarships like the NYS Child Care Education Incentive Program and the U.C.T. Scholarship.

Eligibility and award amounts vary per student, so we recommend reviewing the full guide below to see what you may qualify for.

View Financial Aid Guide →

💰 How does referring others work? $250 paid to you! ▶

A donor grant lets us thank YOU with $250 via Zelle for everyone you refer — whether you're enrolling now or already finished your degree. Spread the word by text, WhatsApp, or posting online — our students have earned $500, $750, even $1,000+, since it's paid for EACH person they refer. Tizku l'mitzvot!