Hartwick College inclusive elementary education student working in classroom

Welcome to Hartwick Inclusive Elementary Education

WHY STUDY INCLUSIVE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AT HARTWICK?

You want a strong foundation in inclusive education through a combination of coursework and significant classroom experience. You’re looking to take on a successful career in inclusive classrooms.

Here’s why our inclusive elementary education program stands out:

  • Gain hands-on experience in real classrooms (over 540 hours) across both general and special education settings.
  • Work with students early in your program to gain a broader perspective on student needs.
  • Put your knowledge and skills into practice through two seven-week teaching placements with experienced teachers.
  • Access personalized help to prepare for teaching certification exams, regardless of where you plan to teach, through our network of reciprocity agreements.

Our alumni make differences in the lives of their students.

Education Alumni Teach In:

  • Upstate New York
  • New York City
  • California
  • Arizona
  • Vermont, and many other states

Like Taylor King ’22 who was ready for her career teaching in first and second grade special education classrooms at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Schenectady NY.

Like Maggie Harmon ’22 who is now teaching sixth grade special education teacher at Cherry Valley Central School, Cherry Valley, NY.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Develop your teaching philosophy and methods, and learn how to teach students at all levels of ability.
  • Focused coursework on supporting students with disabilities, developing literary skills and alternative learning experiences.
  • Study abroad opportunities, participate in conferences and work with community education programs.

Faculty

Elizabeth Bloom

Professor of Education
607-431-4945

Erin Baxter-Toal

Director of Pine Lake Environmental Campus & Challenge Education
607-431-4547

Ross A. Bussell

Assistant Professor and Chair of Education Department
607-431-4840

Rachel Rosenberg

Assistant Professor of Education
607-431-4235