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Special Education Webinar

September 30, 2020 / 4:00 pm (EDT)5:00 pm (EDT)

If you are interested in Penn State’s Master of Education in Special Education program offered online through Penn State World Campus, this webinar will provide you with an opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have, and also hear what the program is like.

Register for the webinar to learn about:

  • Overview of Penn State World Campus
  • The Special Education program’s courses and curriculum 
  • What to expect as a student in the program 
  • Important requirements for applying 
  • The application process and recommendations for next steps  

There will be plenty of time during the webinar to ask your own questions, too. So, make plans to join us! 

  • Katie E. Hoffman

    Katie Hoffman
    • Degree
      Ph.D., Special Education, Penn State
    • Degree
      B.A., Elementary and Special Education, Juniata College

    Dr. Katie E. Hoffman is an associate professor of special education at Penn State and serves as the coordinator for the online M.Ed. program in Special Education offered via Penn State World Campus. Dr. Hoffman's research interests include teacher preparation, distance education, and progress monitoring through the use of curriculum-based measures. Prior to earning her doctorate, Dr. Hoffman was a special education teacher who worked with students with special needs at the K–3 level.

  • Laura E. Bray

    Laura Bray
    • Degree
      Ph.D., Learning Sciences and Policy, University of Pittsburgh
    • Degree
      M.Ed., Special Education, Chestnut Hill College
    • Degree
      B.A., English, The College of New Jersey

    Dr. Laura E. Bray is an assistant professor of special education at Penn State and serves as one of the lead advisers and instructors for the online M.Ed. program in Special Education. Dr. Bray's research interests draw from organizational and learning theories to explore topics and issues related to the education of students with disabilities and at-risk students.

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