Special Education (SPED)

[stefi888]

where can i go to get training for special education or sped here in the philippines?

any school who offers this?

[genx77]

the college of education of up-diliman specifically offers that course.

however, before u enter, pls do your homework. check out the curriculum and get feedback from graduate students who are actually enrolled or, if possible those who have shifted from that course to another.

believe me, ull not regret it as long as u prepare for it. also, check the subjects if these really appeal to u.

in the college of home economics, there is also this course called family life and child development. whereas, in ateneo it a specialization in their psychology program..

tandaan.. it's not bec an institution is very well known eh maganda na lahat ng mga programa dito.. ok..

hope that i have helped u in a way..

:D

[stefi888]

hi genx77

thank you, now i know where to start looking. i surfed the up diliman website and you're right they do offer the course, although its a doctorate program. i'll call the school for more details. i only wanted a certification/training, if its all possible.?

again thank you,
stefi888

[Bostsip]

I am taking up my MA is UP College of Education. They offer Sped both in the undergrad and grad course. UP Dil. is one of the most respected and prestigous schools that offer sped. But there are also different schools specializing in different exceptionalities. DLSU/Miriam is known for its Sign Language Program (for people with hearing disabilities), PNU is known for SPED in Visually challenged people. UP is for those with Behavioral Disorders (Mentally retarded, Autism)

[genx77]

stef,

hi again.

ang pagkakaalam ko ay kurso talaga in the undregrad and grad level. let me check kung mayroon akong marerecommend na diploma course.. ok lang ba yun?

hopefully makahanap ako. ill do my best..

try mo din sa dlsu: www.dlsu.edu.ph/home may link ** sa continuing education..

bostsip,

hi there..

i earned several graduate units in benitez though ill be fin my graduate course in another college.. doing ur thesis na in ur MA Ed program?

[espritdescalier]

SCHOOLS (METRO MANILA AREA) OFFERING MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (MAJOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION)
(as of September 2005):

Arrellano University
2600 Legarda st. Sampaloc, Manila
7353684
www.arellano.edu.ph

Centro Escolar University
Mendiola Street, San Miguel, Manila, 1005, NCR
Phone: 7356861 Fax: 7359444
Email: ceu1@plato.fapenet.org
www.ceu.edu.ph

De La Salle University
2401 Taft Avenue, Manila, 1004, NCR
Phone: (02) 524-4611 Fax: (02) 526-1403
Email: registrar@dlsu.edu.ph
www.dlsu.edu.ph

Manuel L. Quezon University
916 R. Hidalgo Street, Quiapo, Manila, 1001, NCR
Phone: 7340121 Fax: 7339974
email: deanlava@yahoo.com, mlq@mlqu.edu.ph
www.mlqu.edu.ph

New Era University
Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101, NCR
Phone: (02) 921-4221 Fax: (02) 981-1113
www.neu.edu.ph

Philippine Normal University
Taft Avenue Corner Ayala Boulevard, Manila, 1000, NCR
Phone: 5270374 Fax: 5366471
www.pnu.edu.ph

St. Paul University Quezon City
Aurora Boulevard Cor. Gilmore Ave., Quezon City, 1113, NCR
Phone: (02)726-7986, (02)726-7987, (02)726-7988 Fax: (02)723-0552
Email: tbayona@spcq-online.org
www.spcq-online.org/

St. Scholastica's College
1560 Leon Guinto Street, Malate, Manila, 1004, NCR
Phone: (632) 524-76-86 to 89 Fax: (632) 521-25-93
Email: sscinfo@ssc.edu.ph
www.ssc.edu.ph

University of The Philippines-Diliman
Diliman, Quezon City, 1101, NCR
Phone: 9280110 Fax: 9283014
Email: oc@upd.edu.ph
www.upd.edu.ph



**By the way, there are some good schools in the provinces which offer MA SpEd.
Mariano Marcos State University & Divine Word College in Laoag
Saint Louis University in Baguio
University of St. Anthony in Iriga City
West Visayas State University in Iloilo City
University of San Carlos, South Western University & Cebu Normal University in Cebu
Western Mindanao State University in Zamboanga City



**For those who don’t have much time for a M.A., a CERTIFICATE IN SPED would be a good option:

LEARNING PARTNERS, INC.
189 Pilar Street, Barangay Addition Hills, San Juan
725-76-10
Email: lpsi@i-manila.com.ph
SPED Associate Training
SPED Paraprofessional certificate Program
SPED Professional certificate Program

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ALLIED CONSULTANCY HABITAT INC. (REACH, INC.)
(Special Care Development Center)
B10 L3 Catmon Pilar Village, Almanza, LP
805-81-41, 806-83-34
Certificate in Special Education Course



**Where did I get my data? Of course from the (oh-so-dependable) internet! Don’t worry, they’re from TRUSTWORTHY websites. Just check them out from time to time. Probably more schools would be offering SpEd programs soon (well, you know, b.s. nursing now, b.a. & m.a. SpEd tomorrow...)

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
http://www.ched.gov.ph/hei_dir/index.html

TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
http://www.tesda.gov.ph/tvi/default.asp

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE OF DISABLED PERSONS
http://www.ncwdp.gov.ph/drdb/directories.asp

[shnicky]

Esprit.. I think St. Joseph College of QC offers SPED program also, for MA. Just check.

More and more teachers are enrolled in SPED because of the fact it is in demand in the US. I have classmates that are OT, PT, Behavioral Therapists, Psychologists who are currently enrolled in MA. :D

[espritdescalier]

You're right, shnicky... *okay* St. Joseph's College of QC also has a MA SpEd program:

MASTER OF ARTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Majors:
AUTISM
MENTAL RETARDATION

and...

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AUTISM
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AUTISM
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MENTAL RETARDATION
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MENTAL RETARDATION
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

St. Joseph's College of QC
295 E. Rodriguez Sr. Blvd QC
723-02-21
www.sjcqc.edu.ph



I'm a psychology graduate and I'm also planning to take M.A. SpEd in June 2006. I still have a lot of time left to do some research on which university to choose.

:hmm: Which school offers the best curriculum for graduate students who want to major/concentrate on behavioral disorders?

I hope Pexers (especially those who are currently taking MA Sped) would share some info/opinion on this. ;)

[shnicky]

I am not sure if there is a university offering major in behavioral disorder. I have classmates who have trained in the US for that specific major. Check UP or PNU about that. Masaya ang SPED. :D

[espritdescalier]

I took up 9 units of sped in my undergrad course. Oo nga, masaya sa Sped..mahirap, pero masaya! :lol:

Do you know any sped schools which accept volunteers?
I want to tutor special children or work as a teacher aide.. of course for free. :naughty:
I have a lot of free time in the afternoon.

[shnicky]

There are a lot of schools who accept volunteer assistance. But I'm not sure what specific school is that. I think some of my classmate are volunteer as of now. Why don't you try the ADHD Society of the Philippines and Autism Society to help you find one. :D They are really active organizations who promote their mission to different schools in the country.

ALso, if you would like to finish your MA early, try DLSU. Sobra bilis lang tapos na MA mo! :D

[espritdescalier]

Thanks, shnicky. I'll contact those organizations.

Hmmm.. pwede rin sa DLSU, para mabilis matapos. And I heard karamihan sa sped professors dun from PNU.

For now, mag-iipon muna ako.. para makapag-full-time student pa next year. *okay*

[shnicky]

Yes, we have professors from PNU, UP, and even ADMu. hehe. :) Puwede ka full time parang college student. Good LUck!

[samanthababe]

Im almost done with my MA in Sped...i would say i got a good deal naman...my undergrad course is broadcasting also in UP so super saya ng Sped whenever we incorporate stuff we learned from CMC...

excellent teachers...good training... ang daming courses apart from the required courses that have been quite useful especially in my practicum now.

[SUX2BÜ]

Hi,

How good are the job market and opportunities of Sped graduates in the Philippines?

For Sped graduates: Are you considering working abroad?

Thanks.

:)

[samanthababe]

very good job opportunities for sped graduates...both here and abroad... you have the option kasi to go homebased or work for a school or put up your own...

18 units of sped and you can already fly to the states or to canada...last i heard $4k daw monthly...

[YaelJamie]

I got interested in getting SPED certificate at REACH. But is it true that even though u dnt have teaching experience u cn get a work abroad?

[espritdescalier]

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[chey28]

espritdescalier may idea ka how much ang tuition sa Learning Partners?

[YaelJamie]

Wow tnx 4 d info=) Do you have any idea hw long wil it take you 2 finish the SPED certification program?

[espritdescalier]

Chey28, just call Learning Partners. The last time I inquired (mid-September) they said their Sped Certification program was on-hold.

YaelJamie, REACH's sped program -
21 units for P22k
classes are held every Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm
they have a modular program. usually, it may take 3 months to finish it, or longer..depending on your pace, schedule

[samanthababe]

^i dunno about modular programs...3 months would never be enough..there's just about too many things to learn...

[YaelJamie]

tnx a lot espritdescalier :) Ok kaya *** sped program ng REACH?! I'm rily interested since malapit *** din sa min.

[espritdescalier]

I attended REACH's free orientation last June, and these were what I learned:

The administrator & owner, Mrs. Serrano...
-has an MA Sped from UP
-studied Sped because of her special child
-put up her own sped school, Special Care Development Center in Las Pinas
-has been teaching sped for 15 years

REACH is not a placement agency but a travel, immigration consultancy (direct hiring.. meaning you only need about P100k to get a job in the US,Canada,etc. while in placement agencies, you have to pay P300k-above).

I've heard they have helped quite a number of Filipino teachers (especially sped teachers) land jobs in the US.

but it's not that easy. you have to be really good.. since you need to pass the American Boards &/or Praxis, the IELTS, etc.

[YaelJamie]

Tnx esprit :) Are you going to enroll also at REACH? 100K of expense is much lesser.But I have read also regarding the liveandearnintheuc.com. I'm thinking which is better.

[chey28]

espritdescalier just called LPI naka hold parin yung program nila.. sayang sana yung REACH meron din somwhere in Makati or in QC

[YaelJamie]

U mean Chey mas ok *** program ng REACH? ***** hindi namn e2 scam....

[espritdescalier]

I think REACH is legitimate naman. :) I've talked to someone (my seatmate last orientation). She has been teaching sped for 5 yrs in Cavite, and she knows Mrs. Serrano. She used to see her in some sped activities in the South. That seatmate told me she had friends now based in the US, who were helped by REACH.

However, if you want it fast and you have lotsa money, liveandearnintheusa.com or e-world resources is for you. It's a "placement" agency. :naughty:

Also,
Reach's specialty : Sped teachers
liveandlearn's specialty: Subject school teachers (high school esp. math, science)

Mukha bang biased ako for Reach?
Naiinis lang kasi ako sa maraming placement agencies.. ginagawang gatasang-baka ang nurses, teachers,etc. natin dito.
Kung pwede naman direct hire, direct hire na lang.

PS
I agree w/ samanthababe. To finish Reach's sped program (even if it's modular), 3 months is not enough. 1 year would be better. ...quality than speed... *okay*

[YaelJamie]

tnx sa info esprit :) Do u have an idea how much *** magagastos dun sa liveandearn? Kc I'm choosing kung san me mag enrol.Kung sa REACH b or kung ** sa liveandearn.Tnx a bunch! :)

[espritdescalier]

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sent you a pm :D

[chey28]

espritdescalier what school marerecommend mo aside from REACH medyo malabo ako dun malayo kasi sa kin im from qc kasi... haynako dapat di na lang ako nakinig sa ibang tao sana tinuloy ko na lang yung sped dati pa... :angry: :mecry:

[YaelJamie]

espritdescalier what school marerecommend mo aside from REACH medyo malabo ako dun malayo kasi sa kin im from qc kasi... haynako dapat di na lang ako nakinig sa ibang tao sana tinuloy ko na lang yung sped dati pa... :angry: :mecry:
Hay...same dilemma tyo chey28...Kaya nga ngyn talagang buo n *** loob ko i2loy to...Hirap p man din lyf ** pinas...I thnk teachng is a gud alternative than taking cargiver.

[chey28]

YaelJamie true! than nursing din

[YaelJamie]

YaelJamie true! than nursing din
Chey nag start k n ba may enroll 4 sped program?

[chey28]

YaelJamie not yet.. naghahanap pa ng school, i might go to UP... what about you?

[YaelJamie]

YaelJamie not yet.. naghahanap pa ng school, i might go to UP... what about you?
Hi chey28! I myt try REACH *****.Lapit *** din kc samin.Tapos para mejo bilis din.Kc if ever sa UP mga 2 yrs. pa.Pro I'm considering also=)

[espritdescalier]

liveandearn does not have certificate programs. it's a recruitment agency.

reach is a travel consultancy firm. the owner of reach is also the owner/administrator of a special school (special care center) in las pinas. the sped certificate program is conducted in that school...so you also get some hands-on experience (ala practicum or ojt) w/ special children.

i recommend that you go for a m.a. in sped in universities like up, dlsu, etc. :D
but if you want it fast, enrol at Reach.

[YaelJamie]

liveandearn does not have certificate programs. it's a recruitment agency.

reach is a travel consultancy firm. the owner of reach is also the owner/administrator of a special school (special care center) in las pinas. the sped certificate program is conducted in that school...so you also get some hands-on experience (ala practicum or ojt) w/ special children.

i recommend that you go for a m.a. in sped in universities like up, dlsu, etc. :D
but if you want it fast, enrol at Reach.

Esprit mag enroll k b sa REACH? :)

[chey28]

thanks Espritdescalier may idea ka ba kung ok sa St. Joseph College?

[samanthababe]

fyi po peeps, may entrance exam na po ang UP sped.when i started we just had to maintain a gwa of 1.75 in the first 9 units before they allow us to continue with the program. hindi po kasi biro ang maging sped teacher. kaya po doubtful lang po yung mga short courses.

[kabitNIshaider]

Miriam College is now offering SPED

[espritdescalier]

kabitNIshaider, master's degree? o meron din bachelor's?

YaelJamie, nope. i'll go for a m.a. :) ..because i agree w/ samanthababe, mahirap maging sped teacher.
kung educ lang sana undergrad major ko at may teaching experience na 'ko, siguro enroll ako sa reach. karamihan sa nag-enroll dun, mga teacher na for many years, at gusto nga mag-abroad.

chey28, yung st. joseph's college, may non-thesis option sila (tulad ng dlsu).
sat classes lang meron. mas ok na you visit the school.. so you can ask more about their tuition fee, curriculum, professors, atbp. mag-inquire ka rin sa ibang schools like up,dlsu,st.paul, etc.. then compare & decide *okay*

[YaelJamie]

kabitNIshaider, master's degree? o meron din bachelor's?

YaelJamie, nope. i'll go for a m.a. :) ..because i agree w/ samanthababe, mahirap maging sped teacher.
kung educ lang sana undergrad major ko at may teaching experience na 'ko, siguro enroll ako sa reach. karamihan sa nag-enroll dun, mga teacher na for many years, at gusto nga mag-abroad.

chey28, yung st. joseph's college, may non-thesis option sila (tulad ng dlsu).
sat classes lang meron. mas ok na you visit the school.. so you can ask more about their tuition fee, curriculum, professors, atbp. mag-inquire ka rin sa ibang schools like up,dlsu,st.paul, etc.. then compare & decide *okay*

Tnx esprit....so advisable pala n mag M.A instead *** short course ng REACH.

[chey28]

thanks espritdescalier
called up st joseph re m.a sped certificate 20+ units lang sya sabi nung nakausap ko para makapag work abroad kelangan 36 units

[YaelJamie]

thanks espritdescalier
called up st joseph re m.a sped certificate 20+ units lang sya sabi nung nakausap ko para makapag work abroad kelangan 36 units

If this is the case...it seems n hindi ma cre-credit *** offer ng REACH n 21 units.Tnx 4 d info chey=)

[samanthababe]

actually sa UP may recruiter na kahit 18 units of sped pede na mag-abroad...so i suppose okey lang di yung sa reach.

[YaelJamie]

actually sa UP may recruiter na kahit 18 units of sped pede na mag-abroad...so i suppose okey lang di yung sa reach.

OIC...ganun b samanthat.Tnx ha.Kc yaw ko din ma put into trash *** gagawin ko.Sayang din pera nd effort.Tnx po.R u taking-up sPED?

[samanthababe]

yup..MA SpEd in UP dil...

[chey28]

di parin ako makapag-decide which school to enroll :depressed:

ikaw YaelJamie san ka mag-enroll?

samanthababe san yung mga school for special children dito?

[chey28]

YaelJamie i just called up REACH start na ng classes this Saturday 22K for 21 units, pwede by installment ang payment 7K upon enrollment tapos remaining balance will be paid into 3 payments

[YaelJamie]

di parin ako makapag-decide which school to enroll :depressed:

ikaw YaelJamie san ka mag-enroll?

samanthababe san yung mga school for special children dito?


Ako chey i myt try REACH.Lapit *** kc sa min 'coz I'm frm south.Hw bout u? Nxt yr. me mag enrol

[espritdescalier]

chey28,
National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (www.ncwdp.gov.ph) has a directory of sped schools:
http://www.ncwdp.gov.ph/drdb/browse_directories_1.asp?Cat=Special%20Schools

also, check your email... sent you a list of sped schools (i got it from autism society of the philippines).

[chey28]

YaelJamie sa st. joseph's college na siguro ako yun naman ang mas malapit sa amin meron sila summer class, di na ako umabot dun sa batch for this dec.

espritdescalier thanks so much :) may idea ka ba kung tumatanggap yung mga schools kahit certificate lang ang kinuha mo?

[YaelJamie]

YaelJamie sa st. joseph's college na siguro ako yun naman ang mas malapit sa amin meron sila summer class, di na ako umabot dun sa batch for this dec.

espritdescalier thanks so much :) may idea ka ba kung tumatanggap yung mga schools kahit certificate lang ang kinuha mo?

Gud question chey.Un nga sana credited kahit certificate ***.Baka kc mapunta sa wala *** effort natin. :)

[samanthababe]

the way my prof explained it to us, pati dun sa sped school where i go for my practicum they only accept those with either ba or ma in sped... as for certificate holders, regular schools with special ed offering lang ang nagaadmit. but then dapat educ related pa rin yung main course... prolly in the states baka tumanggap sila ng certificate holders. kasi nga may recruiter sa UP, the legendary ligaya, who gets ma students with at least 18 sped units to work abroad. however mas malaki pa rin kita ng graduate. at least $2k ang difference sa starting.

[chey28]

samanthababe thank u :) diba ur taking ur m.a at upd, gano katagal bago mo sya matapos? how many units all in all? re the legendary ligaya, she's a legal recruiter naman ba?

[samanthababe]

hi chey...im almost done with my ma. thesis na lang ako this sem...and it's 6 units...39-42 units to finish the course...yung 3 units optional for your electives... you can actually finish the degree in 2 years or prolly 3 sems kung full load ka and masipag ka gumawa ng thesis. ligaya's legit.galit nga lang mga profs sa educ coz andaming di nakakafinish ng ma dahil sa kanya.kumbaga,inaagawan nya ang college ng graduates.
my ma's taken so long though.im on my 4th year kasi 1-2 subjects lang ako per sem, la pa akong summer kasi walang summer classes ang mga majors. i cant go full time cuz im working. i highly recommend po ang sped program ng peyups.

[chey28]

thanks samanthababe good luck! :) ask ko lang yung thesis oral and written ba sya? per sem mga how much yung tuition mo? estimate?

[samanthababe]

the usual thesis po...written with oral defense. it's 500 per unit. so one subject/course is around 1500. plus misc fees of 1015 plus student fee of 46.50..cheapest na po sa UP.

[chey28]

samanthababe thanks :)

[kabitNIshaider]

kabitNIshaider, master's degree? o meron din bachelor's?

YaelJamie, nope. i'll go for a m.a. :) ..because i agree w/ samanthababe, mahirap maging sped teacher.
kung educ lang sana undergrad major ko at may teaching experience na 'ko, siguro enroll ako sa reach. karamihan sa nag-enroll dun, mga teacher na for many years, at gusto nga mag-abroad.

chey28, yung st. joseph's college, may non-thesis option sila (tulad ng dlsu).
sat classes lang meron. mas ok na you visit the school.. so you can ask more about their tuition fee, curriculum, professors, atbp. mag-inquire ka rin sa ibang schools like up,dlsu,st.paul, etc.. then compare & decide *okay*

it's a master degree you can check out their site though, saka ngayon lang sila nag open ng sped sa MC. try mo na lang sa UP. sa UST wala na ata sila sped clinical psych na lang.

[YaelJamie]

I saw in TV patrol last nyt regarding the passport to teaching of e-resources. I'm not sure kung un nga *** name nung agency. Anybody here knows there contact number? Tsaka my training kaya ***? Tnx 4 any info=)

[chey28]

YaelJamie yun din yung liveandearnintheusa.com, kita ko rin yun sa pdi, and its the same company name nila yung e-world resources, mag-aattend nga ako ng seminar nila this sat. magbabakasakali :) this is their fone no. 9147000

[YaelJamie]

YaelJamie yun din yung liveandearnintheusa.com, kita ko rin yun sa pdi, and its the same company name nila yung e-world resources, mag-aattend nga ako ng seminar nila this sat. magbabakasakali :) this is their fone no. 9147000


Tnx chey=) got interested in their program.Can u tel me if ever nagpunta ka,'coz I'm planing 2 atend d seminar also tnx. :)

[pauster007]

Sang country pa may SPED job opportunities aside from US?

[pauster007]

Happy New Year sa mga nag sped dito...tanong ko lang po...if ever kukuha ng MS SPED course sa UP, puwde po ba this coming Summer? Or dapat sa June na lang?

[espritdescalier]

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tinanong ko na po. sabi sa college of educ di sila nag-aaccept this summer. sa june na lang daw. btw, m.a. sped po, di m.s. sped. :)
mag-inquire ka na lang directly sa college (about sa requirements, admission test, interview, deadline of application, etc.) ;)

[shnicky]

Suggestion: Kung gusto nyo ng mabilis na MA SPED, sa DLSU kayo. Trimestral and you can go full time. Many courses are offered every term. Prof came from UP and PNU. General SPED ang approach nila, no specific exceptionality like PNU.

[frederick95]

hello. i need some advice. i want take masters in sped because aside from the fact that i am required to have my masters degree in my work right now( i only have 4 sems and 2 summers to go huhuhu), i really like to specialize in special education. i have some exposures already beacuse i am a physical therapist and i won't deny the fact that this is also a good opportunity for me to work in other countries. now my dilemma is choosing the school and of course financial reasons (ako lang magpa-aral sa sarili ko). i have 4 choices lang because i don't have any education units. and only these schools are offering sped to individuals like me who doesn't have educ units. by the way is there really a difference between masters in educ major in sped and just plain masters in sped. and what is the advantage of a thesis program over a non-thesis one.
UP
but the problem is they don't have majors in summer term and the classes in regular sem coincides with my working hours.

St. Joseph college in QC
they are offering masters in sped. ok ba na school to?

MLQU
they have this modular program, i think. do u think a modular program is good for sped.

DLSU
the schedule is great but the problem is the very high tuition fees. i heard they have this scholarship but i doubt it cause i got my bachelors from a private institution. is there anyone here who did apply for a scholarship in this school and what is the result?

thanks so much. your reply will be highly appreciated. :D

[vividcolors]

hello!

i'm also planning to take up sped this may or june but i don't know which school to choose...

just enquired at centro escolar university and found out that they offer 19 units for SPED, every saturday lang ang pasok...enough na ba ang ganitong number of units?

hope to get a reply..thanks a lot!

[samanthababe]

hi peeps...kung hei fat choi, btw...

@frederick: with regards to the sked of classes, have you checked the sked?well they made sure na this will not be in conflict with work.kaya may super late classes sya. hanggang 830 mga classes. saturday classes puno yun.as early as 830a to 830p.

i took up broadcasting as my undergrad course.as for the difference, i believe it all boils down to the curriculum. i think it would be best to get hold of the curriculum of each of the schools you're interested in and try to compare. in UP kasi, about 12 units of free elective are available.meaning, you can choose to concentrate on a specific exceptionality if you want.like you can take more units for the gifted or for a specific mental disorder. or pwede rin ibalance mo yan.

in essence, the best pa rin UP kasi you'll get your money's worth.pinakamurang tuition for real quality education.maganda talaga ang training since super okey ang mga professors.

and you know guys, ang sped dapat di minamadali.dapat kasi may board na rin for sped teachers para mabawasan yung mga hindi naman magagaling.sana rin lang kasi isipin ng mga aspiring sped teachers yung mga batang tuturuan nila.this is so unlike nursing. ang nursing nagaalaga lang, ang sped teacher, hindi lang pagaalaga gagawin.kayo gagawa ng mga educational program for the special learners. yung matututo silang makacope up sa mundo.wag naman sana nating ishort change ang mga bata. para kasing gusto lang nating kumita. sana may commitment din na matulungan yung mga bata. sabagay, you'll find out for yourselves kapag nagintern na kyo.

[vividcolors]

hello!

thanks for all the info...it helps a lot. Good day! :)

[pauster007]

Deadline kahapon ng pagpass ng sped application sa UP.
Anyway ask ko lang sa mga nagtatake ng ma sped sa UP, normally ilan ba kinukuha nilang candidates per sem? Kasi ang sabi kahapon ievaluate pa nila yung application then doon pa lang malalaman kung papayagan ka magtake ng exam.

Another question, what's the next best sped school after UP?

[RaraAvis]

Question lang.. Kailangan bang may undergrad degree na yung mga magaaply ng certificate program ng SPED?

[pauster007]

bump lang natin...tahimik masyado

[shnicky]

samanthababe: very nice! tama ka diyan ! :D

Hmm.. As far as I know, you have to have an undergraduate degree before you can take the ma for sped. Also, if you want to go for an MA in SPED, you should have taken at least 24 education units. This is the TCP (Teacher Certification Program) that different teacher training institution provide.

[samanthababe]

hi shnicky...

fyi po...you dont have to have an undergrad degree in sped to get an MA in sped..i am a living breathing example..as ive mentioned earlier, i took up broadcasting...

uhmmm, i didnt quite get what you were saying about the education units...as far as i know and experienced,if you're planning to take the teacher's licensure examination PRC requires you to have at least 18 education units. ...tcp in UP and most other teacher training schools offer you this. sa UP kasi they only offer undergrad units for this, so educ 100 and so on ...if you decide to take the masters program, you have to reenroll and take educ 201 up...hope that helps...

[sharnelle]

special school for
special child, definitely
special price :D

[samanthababe]

kaya naman po special price because of the teacher's efforts.hindi nga yan matatawaran.it takes a lot of a effort na nga maging teacher lalo na kaya ang maging isang special teacher.

[shnicky]

hi samantha! what i meant was, you have to have an undergraduate degree (in any program) before you take the MA. :)

you are also correct in the educ units before you take the LET exam.

Are you enrolled in UP sped?

[shnicky]

Napakahirap talaga ang maging SPED teacher comparing from the regular classroom. Kaya nga ayaw na ng mga amerikano, pinapasa na lang sa atin. hehe..

[samanthababe]

^hi shnicky...

yes,i am currently enrolled in the MA program. I'm just doing my thesis.

[shnicky]

Oh really? That's nice. I have a question, do you have a course in UP about remediation in learning disabilities? i want to cross enroll sana if ever thats possible.. whats ur specialization pala? :D

[Nightstalker]

samanthababe, is it possible for someone who finished MA SPED, but does not have an education background (undergrad), to take the LET?

[samanthababe]

^^^yup you can...as long as you have the 18 required educ units which they would require you anyway in the grad school program especially you're a non-major in educ in undergrad...


@schnicky...yup remediation for learning disabilities..i remember taking that up as an elective under dra. adorio..edsp 231 if im not mistaken. not sure though if you can just cross enroll medyo in demand din yung subject andaming nageenlist.

[shnicky]

Thanks samantha ! :D

[pauster007]

Lumabas na ba yung entrance results for sped? Pagtumatawag ako laging sinasabi eh next week available...kaka nextweek nila e june na next week...kelan pa mag eenroll.

[shnicky]

sang school yan pauster?

[pauster007]

@shnicky
sa UP po.

Bias ata ang UP sa mga mismong graduates nila e, mas prio ata nila yun kesa yung mga gustong pumasok na galing sa ibang schools.

[ChingChiNi]

SCHOOLS (METRO MANILA AREA) OFFERING MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (MAJOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION)
(as of September 2005):

Arrellano University
2600 Legarda st. Sampaloc, Manila
7353684
www.arellano.edu.ph

Centro Escolar University
Mendiola Street, San Miguel, Manila, 1005, NCR
Phone: 7356861 Fax: 7359444
Email: ceu1@plato.fapenet.org
www.ceu.edu.ph

De La Salle University
2401 Taft Avenue, Manila, 1004, NCR
Phone: (02) 524-4611 Fax: (02) 526-1403
Email: registrar@dlsu.edu.ph
www.dlsu.edu.ph

Manuel L. Quezon University
916 R. Hidalgo Street, Quiapo, Manila, 1001, NCR
Phone: 7340121 Fax: 7339974
email: deanlava@yahoo.com, mlq@mlqu.edu.ph
www.mlqu.edu.ph

New Era University
Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101, NCR
Phone: (02) 921-4221 Fax: (02) 981-1113
www.neu.edu.ph

Philippine Normal University
Taft Avenue Corner Ayala Boulevard, Manila, 1000, NCR
Phone: 5270374 Fax: 5366471
www.pnu.edu.ph

St. Paul University Quezon City
Aurora Boulevard Cor. Gilmore Ave., Quezon City, 1113, NCR
Phone: (02)726-7986, (02)726-7987, (02)726-7988 Fax: (02)723-0552
Email: tbayona@spcq-online.org
www.spcq-online.org/

St. Scholastica's College
1560 Leon Guinto Street, Malate, Manila, 1004, NCR
Phone: (632) 524-76-86 to 89 Fax: (632) 521-25-93
Email: sscinfo@ssc.edu.ph
www.ssc.edu.ph

University of The Philippines-Diliman
Diliman, Quezon City, 1101, NCR
Phone: 9280110 Fax: 9283014
Email: oc@upd.edu.ph
www.upd.edu.ph



**By the way, there are some good schools in the provinces which offer MA SpEd.
Mariano Marcos State University & Divine Word College in Laoag
Saint Louis University in Baguio
University of St. Anthony in Iriga City
West Visayas State University in Iloilo City
University of San Carlos, South Western University & Cebu Normal University in Cebu
Western Mindanao State University in Zamboanga City



**For those who don’t have much time for a M.A., a CERTIFICATE IN SPED would be a good option:

LEARNING PARTNERS, INC.
189 Pilar Street, Barangay Addition Hills, San Juan
725-76-10
Email: lpsi@i-manila.com.ph
SPED Associate Training
SPED Paraprofessional certificate Program
SPED Professional certificate Program

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ALLIED CONSULTANCY HABITAT INC. (REACH, INC.)
(Special Care Development Center)
B10 L3 Catmon Pilar Village, Almanza, LP
805-81-41, 806-83-34
Certificate in Special Education Course



**Where did I get my data? Of course from the (oh-so-dependable) internet! Don’t worry, they’re from TRUSTWORTHY websites. Just check them out from time to time. Probably more schools would be offering SpEd programs soon (well, you know, b.s. nursing now, b.a. & m.a. SpEd tomorrow...)

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
http://www.ched.gov.ph/hei_dir/index.html

TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
http://www.tesda.gov.ph/tvi/default.asp

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE OF DISABLED PERSONS
http://www.ncwdp.gov.ph/drdb/directories.asp


Hi! do you have an updated contact nos for REACH? can't contact the number here.. thanks :)

[YaelJamie]

Hi! do you have an updated contact nos for REACH? can't contact the number here.. thanks :)

Do u plan also enrolling at REACH?=) e2 *** *** num n meron me 8733438 and 8715167

[dphx]

Hey peeps!

I've been reading this thread and I've some questions. For those in the know, I do hope you share your thoughts and insights. Thanks so much.

1. How in-demand is the SPED teacher? Is it almost the same as the demand for nurses and caregivers?

2. What are the academic qualifications to be able to land a job as a SPED teacher abroad (preferably in the US)? Is a certificate program enough?

3. Do prospective employers require relevant work experience for SPED teacher-applicants? If so, how many years would that be?

4. Granted that I have satisfied all th requirements, how and where do I apply?

[shnicky]

@ DPHX
1. SPEd teachers are VEry in demand in the US. Not as many as the nurses.
2. Academic Qualifications usually, you have MA units (at east 24) or graduate with student-teaching experience. At least 2 to 3 years teaching experience. Passed the local board exams for teachers. Certificate program, that would depend on your employer, i would recommend taking up MA than certificate.
3. See number 2.
4. You apply at agency who needs SPED teachers in the US. They are a lot. Just choose one that is recognized by POEA.
Good Luck!

[pauster007]

@shnicky
Magkano ba ng typical na suweldo ng SPED teacher sa abroad?

[pauster007]

bump ko lang ha :)

[ratusratus]

hi guys,

I'm glad I've found this thread. Interested din kc akong mag SPED next year.

*** pong nakaenrol ngayon sa cert programs or BS/MA? Feedbakc naman po tungkol sa mga schools nyo.

Sino pong nagm-MA in SPED ngayon sa UP diliman? wala bang MRR pag MA?

Tungkol sa REACH, pwede bang may MA na tapos apply sa REACH (kung tama pagkaalala ko, ito yung naghihire directly na consultancy firm and not a recruitment agency)

Tsaka po kung may kakilala kayo na nakaalis na ng bansa. at kung anong recruiter ginamit nila. Rinesearch ko po yung recruiter na nabanggit ni samanthababe (na nagrerecruit ng kahit 18 units lang), di pala siya legit. maraming case na nakakarating nga sa US pero after 2 mos nateterminate. (google nyo na lang po ligaya avenida for more info)

wala bang fly now pay later na plan? 3K USD yata kasi ang average na bayarin bago makaalis. hay...


salamat sa mga info!

[whisperbox]

hi, im also interested in taking up SPED. I'm currently taking my Certificate for Teaching program at PNU, Just wonderin' if pwedeng pagsabayain. Anyone here who took up SPED at PNU? any comments?

[questor]

up for this thread

[deshipper_adic]

st scho!!!!!!!!!

[warpigs]

ei ask ko lang po kung magkano ang tuition ng ma sped sa PNU at kung kailangan pa may education units bago makapasok sa ma sped..salamat po..

[gabsie]

ei ask ko lang po kung magkano ang tuition ng ma sped sa PNU at kung kailangan pa may education units bago makapasok sa ma sped..salamat po..

mga kulang-kulang P2 thousand, 2 subject na yun. pero kailangan syempre pasado ka rin sa gcat nila at umabot ang general average mo sa quota nila, 2.00 pero ako nakalusot kahit 2.25 gwa ko. educ grad nga pala ako pero hindi sa pnu...

[warpigs]

tnx gabsie..required ba na kailangan may 18 units of educ ka pag non-educ grad ka? down *** site nila e..kaya hindi ako updated.. tska hanggang kelan po kaya *** gcat nla para sa gustong pumasok dis coming june?tnx po

[gabsie]

^^ ang pagkakaalam ko ha, kelangan kunin mo muna basic subjects nila kung di ka educ. grad; subjects like foundation of sped, philosophy of ed., 2-3 subjects lang ang allowed pag ma. yung mga subject tulad ng stat, research and method ipanghuli mo na paggagawa ka na ng thesis.

tungkol sa gcat, mag-inquire ka na ngayon sa pnu kasi pagkakaalala ko, hinihingi rin nila original transcript of record mo sa school kung san ka graduate. 3 weeks akong naghintay bago irelease ng skul ko tor ko. kelangan kumpletuhin mo muna mga requirements bago ka nila pakuhanin ng gcat. iko-compute pa nila gwa mo;kelangan pasok sa quota, iinterviewhin ka rin ng dean ng sped, kelangan pasado ka.

yung trabaho na aaplayan mo ang nagrerequire ng 18 units ng educ pag di ka educ grad, hindi ang skul kasi sila nga ang nagbibigay ng subjects eh.

[poutygurl]

Hi, do you guys have any idea kung ok ang SPED ng St. Paul?

[warpigs]

ei pouty wala po aku idea bout sa sped ng st paul e...anyway ang sped ng up,pnu at la salle ok...

[warpigs]

hello everyone!! ask ko lang kung may idea *** kung magkano ang sweldo o saan nagra-range ang sweldo ng sped teachers sa manila/ncr area..tnx!!!!

[dphx]

Hey peeps!

Any updates on SPED? I'm still pondering if I'll try this career.

UP for this one!!

[dphx]

samanthababe, I sent you a PM.

[SCUD_]

tanong lang ako, magkano sweldo ng mga SPED teachers sa Pilipinas?

[shnicky]

SCUD: sa public school, same din ng mga regular teachers. however, merong ibang city na may incentive (maliit lang), additional salary sa mga SPED teachers (e.g. paranaque). Approx, 10,000 pesos.

[DavidAames]

so i just want to bring this thread up... so SPED is still a lucrative career? oh well, if you would like to mix up with retards (no offense) and help them, its one hell of a rewarding experience... isn't it?

[onyxa]

Hi! I have been attending grad school at St Joseph QC-MA-SPED for 2 sems..so far the quality of teaching there is excellent..(though some profs are not that good...i mean average typebut most are good). I am a second courser too (BSBA-Marketing)just like many, most of my classmates are long time teachers, deans, lawyers, bankers and others..all wanted to work abroad seeking for a greener pasteur. My senior colleague had finished MA also at st joseph for 3 yrs, acquired a yr of teaching experience here,she left4 months ago to teach in Maryland for 3500 dollars/month. She applied for an agency here(arrowhead) and paid i think half a million for her papers and everything.She passed and now having the time of her life over there. OHA!

[keener]

Antagal naman... 3 years?

If 9 units per term, tapos yan in 4 terms in DLSU. (1 year 4 months)

That's an MA ha.

3500 is too low. SPED teachers earn around 50-70k a year.

[si_ako]

is it good to consult a sped specialist for my adhd child? thanks

[tchrk8]

:bashful: Hi, I'm new in this forum, just want to know if this is still active. I want to be of help to anyone, students, parents, teachers and those who are interested in the field of special education. Hope to hear from you very soon. Thanks!

[anot15]

i am interested to study sped... i already have my masters degree in nursing and i am thinking of pursuing PHD in SPED... anyone who knows schools that offers PhD SPED? a friend told me that PNU and other schools only offer MA Sped... Only UPD offers doctorate degree in sped. .. or would it be better to take MA SPED or PhD SPED? in nursing, we have there a subject psychiatric nursing that is the reason why we are familiar with special children with special needs... i want to enrol na sana sa june 2009. thanks a lot po

[Tampa]

Is it required pa ba to take educ units for MA SpEd? Even if you are graduated with degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy?

From what I know, PT/OT is related to Special Education.

Any advise, suggestions? What school offers MA SpEd program?

Thanks in advance.

[Ang_Cute_Ko]

Hello! :) I'm a fresh nursing grad but I always had an interest in teaching coming from a family of teachers. I am planning to take up sped as my second course. Hope somebody here can answer my questions.

1. I read that instead of 18 education units, it has been changed to 30 units. How long will that be if I will be a full time student? How many years?

2. Is anybody here studying in PNU? Because I am from Cavite so PNU is the most convenient school for me.
The question is, will PNU's tuition fee per semester exceed 10,000 pesos? I am planning to finance my own studies since I know my parents has spent so much on my nursing education. Currently, I have a homebased job and during the school year, I plan to have part-time work online again.

Hope you will help me.Thanks again and Happy Easter to all! ^__^

[l_e_o_6_2]

My sis just enrolled sa REACH sa Las Pinas. Certificate in Special Education un. She will start sa Monday for a month long training plus practicum as well.

[gorjuzG]

:confused:

[dphx]

As mentioned by posters, UP-D, DLSU, or PNU.

[mangtotomas]

Guys help help sino ang mga sped teachers dito...:eek:


post kayo ng anything about SPED.

[mangtotomas]

Sa UST may inoofer silang SPED.



Guys help gusto ko magsped kaso hindi ako makapagdecide...state nyo naman ang mga positive at negative experiences pag naging sped teacher...para handa na ang loob ko. Pinakukuha lang kasi ako ng father ko eh pls....thanks :D