About CAPSE/TED
The California Association of Professors of Special Education Teacher Education Division (CAPSE/TED) is dedicated to improving programs for professional preparation in special education. To achieve this goal, CAPSE/TED provides:
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).