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Developing Future Special Educators is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). This program provides grants to give high school students early exposure to a career as a Special Education teacher and opportunities to earn college credits.
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Bureau of Special Education - 2024-2026 Developing Future Special Educators Grant 2024-2026 Developing Future Special Educators Grant Overview Webinar Slide Deck Shapiro Administration Announces $1. 5 Million In Grants To Grow Special Education Teacher Workforce Are you up for the challenge to inspire the next generation of special educators? WHY apply?
Impact the current educator shortage by promoting the rewarding careers of special education personnel to secondary and/or postsecondary students. WHO is eligible to apply? Local Education Agencies (LEAs) including approved private schools, career technical education centers, charter schools, cyber charter schools, intermediate units, and school districts.
Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) including private and public two- and four-year colleges and universities. WHAT is required? Develop or enhance opportunities for secondary/postsecondary students to learn about special education career pathways and/or work with students with disabilities.
HOW much funding is available? Up to $20,000 over the two-year grant period. WHEN does the grant start?
Summer 2024 and continue through June 2026. Watch the recording of the April 29th overview session for more information. Overview Webinar Slide Deck DFSE 2024-2026 Grant Overview - Participant Slides.
pdf A ccess the Request for Application by c licking on the document to view it . RFA_Developing Future Special Educators Grant 24-26_ 4. 2.
24. pdf P review the grant application by clicking on the document below . 2024-2026 Developing Future Special Educators Application 04.
02. 2024. pdf Have questions or need more information?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Schools in Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows more than $510,000 in grants to 26 schools (May 2026 announcement). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Developing Future Special Educators is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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