The philosophy of the endorsement program of learning disabilities is based on beliefs that influence the nature and content of instructional offerings. Beliefs related to this program are:

• All exceptional children and adults can benefit from educational programs.
  
• All facets of learning must be addressed: academic subjects as well as social skills and study skills.
  
• Education for persons with a learning disability should begin as early as possible and continue as long as needed. Attention should be paid to the periods of transition.
  
• Exceptional individuals have the right to be placed in the educational setting that is least restrictive. Consulting teachers, resource programs, and inclusive settings can be alternatives for most children with learning disabilities.
  
• Special educators are a resource to the educational community. Through their knowledge and skills, special educators provide both direct service to exceptional children and supportive services to other persons, both professional and lay, who are responsible for teaching exceptional children.

The primary goal of the Learning Disabilities Teacher-training program at Siena Heights University is to develop educators who are grounded in the breath and depth in the field of learning disabilities and who are self-confident, inquisitive and thoughtful in their practice.

• The teacher-training program: develop perspective teachers committed to and capable of developing exemplar educational programs and educational environments for children with learning disabilities
  
• Candidate preparation: to assume professional roles in schools, the teacher training program emphasizes understanding educational issues related to learning disabilities from a global perspective
  
• Interactive learning: is set in the university classroom and in the public and private schools. In the teacher-training program, emphasis is placed on incorporating practical application with theoretical discussion and legal aspects of facilitating learning of children with learning disabilities.
  
• Outcome based: reflecting "Best Practices" in the field of learning disabilities.