About CAPSE/TED

• Support for its members in their teaching and development of professionals who work with children and youth with disabilities

• Support for its members in their research, especially regarding the preparation of teachers

• Opportunities for advocacy, including responses to legislation and policy that affect the training of special education professionals

• Opportunities for networking with colleagues from across the state:

  • Mentoring for new faculty

  • Assistance with grant writing

  • Assistance with program revisions and writing to credential requirements

Membership is open to

• College and university faculty

• Graduate and undergraduate students, especially those who are pursuing a teaching credential or wish to work with students with disabilities

• School district and county offices of education professionals, especially those who are engaged in a professional development or training program in the several areas of exceptionality

• Any professionals who identify with the mission of CAPSE/TED and wish to support the organization

CAPSE/TED is a Special Interest Group associated with the California Council for Teacher Educators (CCTE).

CAPSE/TED meets twice per year as part of the Fall and Spring CCTE conferences. Visit News and Events for more information.

CAPSE/TED is also the state subdivision of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children (TED).