Certification Central

Training Educators & Behavior Technicians

The mission of Certification Central is to provide an alternative, career-ready program for licensing educators and training behavior technicians using a competency-based model that is affordable and accessible.

Each person’s road to success looks different.
Where do you want yours to lead?

Our Programs and Services

Special Education Licensure Program

Program Description

Certification Central’s program is approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board. Upon completion, you will be eligible for full, initial licensure as a special education teacher, as well as four special education endorsements: strategist, specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and intellectual disabilities. Disability-specific content (LD, ED, ID, ASD) is integrated into modules for an inclusive framework. CC is a practice-based program with a robust clinical practice requirement for an authentic, career-ready experience. CC offers a saving of 60-70% compared to other state programs as there are no separate charges for introductory & disability-specific content; everything is embedded using high-impact practices. There are 3 pathways for those seeking full licensure.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline to apply

Cost varies depending on program of study based on a $417 per credit cost

Program of Study 1 - $11,676
Program of Study 2 - $14,178
Program of Study 3 - $15,429

Special Education Apprenticeship Licensure Program

Program Description

Certification Central was awarded the Registered Apprenticeship Grant by NDDPI. This grant provides scholarships that cover all expenses to candidates who are seeking licensure as a special education teacher. The candidate must be employed as a full-time paraprofessional and already have a bachelor’s degree (any major) or be close to completing a bachelor’s degree.

As a participant in the Apprenticeship Licensure Program at CC, you will incur no costs. The program will cover your tuition (there are no fees), textbooks, licensure testing, and licensure application. You may begin the apprenticeship licensure program at any time.

Special Education Technician

Program Description

This program is comprised of a Special Education Core and a Special Education Technician Core. The Special Education Core is comprised of a 15-credit equivalency that provides learners the foundational knowledge of special education. The Special Education Technician Core is a 25-credit equivalency that equips learners with the skills and dispositions to become a successful special education technician. Certification Central is a practice-based program that leverages on-the-job training by adding a lab to each module. This provides learners the opportunity to anchor their learning into an applied educational setting, which can be completed while on-the-job in an educational setting.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent to apply

Cost of program is $12,600

Build You Own Master's Equivalent

Program Description

Certification Central offers a build your own Master’s degree equivalent. You select modules/courses that best fit your career interests and goals. The only requirement is the SPED 900 Scholarly Capstone Portfolio (3 credit equivalent). To complete a Master’s equivalent, you select 9 modules to build your personalized program of study, then at the end of your program complete SPED 900 Scholarly Capstone Portfolio. To answer your questions or to help you get started, contact Dr. Katherine Terras for an individualized advising session. We look forward to hearing from you!

Behavior Specialist Program

Program Description

The Behavior Specialist Program is designed to build leadership capacity by training special education teachers to become behavior specialists for their school, unit, or district. This coursework is aligned to the Council for Exceptional Children’s advanced preparation standards. Certification Central is approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board.

Who Should Take This Training?

Special Education Teachers

Cost

Behavior Intervention Specialist................. $5,838
Bundled with Special Education Core..........$12,093

Professional Development

Self Paced Book Studies - 12 book studies to choose from

Educational Documentary Bundle

Special Topics Professional Development

TIENET: Less Stress, More Success

This course is designed to equip educators, case managers, and special education staff with the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate Tienet.

The WIAT-4 Professional Development course is designed to teach educators how to utilize the WIAT-4 in an educational setting.

Trauma-Informed Practices

Trauma-Informed Practices is designed to teach educators how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact students’ neurological, physical, and emotional development.

Supervising Paraeducators

The purpose of this training is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective supervisor for the paraprofessionals whom you work with on a daily basis.

Teaching 101/Pedagogy

The purpose of Pedagogy/Teaching 101 is to provide an introductory examination of key practices new teachers must know to be effective the first day in their unique learning environments.

Behavioral Consulting

Service Description

Services may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Individualized functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support plans
• Social/emotional assessments and individualized programming
• Adaptive behavior assessments
• Coaching to build team capacity for behavioral strategies and data collection
• Development and implementation of treatment fidelity

Educational Diagnostics

Service Description

• Cognitive Assessment Measures
• Academic Achievement Measures
• Executive Function Measures
• Social/Emotional Measures and Screening
• Behavior Analytic Measures and Screening

Professional Mentorship

Service Description

• classroom observations

• modeling of skills

• individual/small group discussions

• review of paperwork, reports, and instructional materials

• provide resources

• assist with progress monitoring