I support the add-on endorsement in Special Education Early Childhood (ECSE).  This will provide an additional option for current teachers with PreK-3 or PreK-6 (as well as Special Education General and Adaptive Curriculum) licensure to add an ECSE endorsement. The current requirement for early childhood educators is up to 27 credit hours to obtain ECSE endorsement which can present challenges for teachers as some colleges/universities are dropping their ECSE programs making it harder for teachers to access the classes they need.  This is an expense and time demand that can be a barrier for many teachers.  Also, Licensed ECSE teachers have the opportunity to pursue an add-on endorsement in early childhood education for three and four year olds. The proposed add-on endorsement in ECSE provides parity allowing teachers who are licensed for Prek-3 or Prek-6 to be endorsed in ECSE.  Virginia needs teachers who can meet the needs of ALL young children whether funded through ECSE, VPI, Mixed Delivery, Head Start, subsidy, family pay, etc.  Providing this option allows for divisions to recruit and retain high quality staff and be flexible in their use of staff to be meet the needs for early childhood special education through a variety program designs.  Flexible options such as this add-on endorsement provide an additional pathway to highly competent inclusive service delivery.