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 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.
- Level 1: foundational learning principles in the field of inclusive special education, including a historical timeline and U.S. laws that govern special education, research regarding positive outcomes of inclusion, and key instructional practices. Online modules are designed to be completed in approximately 5 hours.
- Level 2: competency in effective and ethical practices, as well as knowledge of the universal design for learning (UDL) framework, academic adaptations, positive supports for students with challenging behavior, and collaborative models for inclusive education. Online modules and assignments are designed to be completed in approximately 7 hours.
- Level 3: learners write a personal vision for inclusion, develop inclusive lesson plans using the ULD framework, and build a toolkit of resources and strategies for collaboration with colleagues and families. This level is designed to be completed in approximately 8 hours.
The 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). 2.0 CEUs/20 contact hours associated.
Who is eligible to register?
This micro-credential is open to any practicing PreK-12 educator or staff member, pre-service educator, and/or interested community member. 2.0 CEUs/20 contact hours.
What is the cost to the learner?
$50. Available discounts:
- When purchased with the Inclusive Education PreK-12 Micro-Credential: $99 ($120 value)! Learn more and register at Discover.Maine (External Site).
- Practicing educators and support staff should ask their supervisors or administrators about the potential for reimbursement.
- Early Childhood Educators: $30 If you are a licensed early childhood educator/provider, complete this three-question Google Form for a discount code to use during the checkout process.
- Families: free. If you are a parent or guardian of a child with a disability and are interested in taking this micro-credential at no cost, complete this two-question Google Form for a discount code to use during the checkout process.
What is the delivery mode?
Online asynchronous
Where can I find additional information?
Who can I contact to answer my questions?
- 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).
View full list of Micro-Credentials
Last Update: 12/5/25