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.

🎓 What jobs can I do with this certification? ▶

You will be approved to work as:

An ICT co-teacher — PreK–12, any subject.
A SETSS or resource-room teacher — PreK–12.
A SEIT — preschool, ages 3–5.
An independent SETSS provider — “P3” cases.
For Early Intervention, after you graduate, you can add Birth–Grade 2 — the degree includes the 6 graduate credits in early childhood needed to apply.

👶 What if I want to work with the very youngest children (Birth – Pre-K)? ▶

After you graduate, you can add the Birth–Grade 2 certification — this master’s degree through T.E.A.M. and Adelphi includes the 6 graduate credits in early childhood needed to apply. That certification covers Early Intervention (children under 3), on top of your PreK–12 certification.

💵 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 generous donor has granted money that 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!