Mission

The mission of the Department of Special Education is to prepare highly skilled teachers and teacher-educators, as well as to provide leadership to the field of Special Education at local, state, national and international levels. The purpose of this mission is to assist individuals with disabilities in acquiring greater independence in an increasingly diverse, technological, and literacy-intensive global community. Philosophically, research-based theory and practice are the foundation of our preparation of teachers and teacher-educators, as well as related-service and leadership personnel. The Department of Special Education is also committed to the preparation of personnel who celebrate and foster inclusion, diversity, and multiculturalism.

John Langone, Department Head - jlangone@coe.uga.edu