The ACCK colleges are church-related liberal arts colleges which have cooperated to prepare teachers in special education since 1972. The ACCK colleges share a history of excellence in education. Students and graduates regularly receive awards for outstanding contributions. Special Education is an active department that reflects the colleges' commitment to educating human service professionals for a changing world. ACCK has been awarded a federal grant to develop a program of national significance.
Personnel work in natural settings with infants, toddlers, and children through grade five.
College professors, college students, practicing teachers, social workers, and nurses form teams that collaborate to improve services for students with special needs and their families. ACCK hosts seminars on important topics related to serving children and families. Specialized federal grants have contributed to the development of innovative practicum experiences, symposia, and an annual Summer Seminar in Early Intervention. ACCK Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Program prepares social work and early childhood students to learn and work together. Stipends are available.