Description:
This micro-credential recognizes and validates learners successful completion of the University of Maine System (UMS) Inclusive Education PreK-12 (Levels 1, 2, and 3 badges). Learners complete approximately 28 hours of online training to support emergent skills, knowledge, and application in foundational principles of inclusive practices in education. Learners meet indicators from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Advanced Preparation Standards and the Maine State Inclusion Framework. This training was developed by subject-matter experts from the Special Education Department at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) and the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies at the University of Maine (UMaine).
This micro-credential is open to any practicing PreK-12 educator or staff member, pre-service educator, and/or interested community member.
Who is eligible to register?
- Maine Residents
- UMS Students
What is the cost to the learner?
$50.00
What is the delivery mode?
Asynchronous online
Where can I find additional information about this micro-credential?
Who can I contact to answer my questions about this micro-credential?
- Kate MacLeod, PhD, Assistant Professor of Special Education kate.macleod@maine.edu
- Jennifer Maeverde, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, Research Associate jennifer.maeverde@maine.edu
- Marnie Morneault, Inclusion and Disability Consultant, Research Associate marnie.morneault@maine.edu
View each level in the badging platform:
Visit the Micro-Credential Pathway for Inclusive Education PreK-12 (External Site).
You can register for the course through Discover, our e-commerce site!
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Last Update: 10/10/25