Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has unveiled a new masters degree programme in special education aimed at qualifying teachers to develop strategic plans in different areas of interest as well as to provide and lead professional development programmes in special education. Scheduled to be offered in 2011, the new programme is developed based on international standards from major universities in Michigan, Ohio and Florida, US, London Metropolitan University and others. It is also reviewed and evaluated by qualified teams in special education from the US.