The University of Northern Iowa is launching a new online pathway for administrators interested in earning the Iowa Director of Special Education endorsement. This program is designed for individuals with a master’s degree who aspire to leadership positions in PK-12 special education at the district, area education agency or state level. The coursework, delivered both asynchronously and synchronously, focuses on developing essential skills in special education administration, including directing special education services and programming, organization management, evaluation, instructional leadership, special education law, and school funding. Offered by UNI’s College of Education and UNI Online and Distance Education, the program spans five consecutive part-time semesters. Courses for the program will begin in August. Educators interested in learning more and submitting an interest form can visit the UNI website at online.uni.edu/sp-ed-director. Two informational webinars for prospective students are scheduled for July 13 at 10 a.m. and Aug. 14 at noon. Registration for the webinars is available online.