Initial Preparation Standards 2: Learning Environments

• 2.0:Beginning special education professionals create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well being, positive social interactions, and self-determination.

Key Elements 

• 1.1    Beginning special education professionals understand how language, culture, and family background influence the learning of individuals with exceptionalities.

• 1.2    Beginning special education professionals use understanding of development and individual differences to respond to the needs of individuals with exceptionalities.