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Paraeducator Advancement Grant for Bachelor's Degree and PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. This grant helps paraeducators in Pennsylvania become certified PK-12 special education teachers by providing opportunities to take college courses at no cost, earn a bachelor's degree, and receive mentoring.
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Bureau of Special Education - 26-27 Accelerated Program for PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification 2026-2027 Accelerated Program for PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification Grant Learn about the opportunities afforded to aspiring special educators across Pennsylvania by clicking on the video below. Pa.
announces more funds to help get special ed teachers in the classroom Calling all aspiring educators: financial help is on the way from Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Special Education, have announced the recipients of the 2026-2027 Accelerated Program for PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification Grant .
I nstitutions of Higher Education (IHEs) are partnering with one or more Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide individuals who currently hold bachelor’s degrees an accelerated program with the required college/university coursework, summer field experiences, mentoring, coaching, and student teaching to obtain their PK-12 special education teaching certification in accordance with PA Public School Code Section 12-1207.
1, Postbaccalaureate certification.
Accelerated Program for PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification Accelerated program participants will: Gain valuable experience through Summer Field Experiences beginning Summer 202 6 Learn strategies for addressing learning environment & engagement, classroom management, and positive behavior supports in Summer 202 6 Take courses on IEP development, structured literacy, and special education law in the F all of 202 6 Receive support from a mentor and instructional coach (an experienced special education teacher) throughout the program Scholarships and additional supports vary by program.
Contact the project coordinators listed below for more information. R equirements for this grant include: Interested in learning more? Contact the grant coordinators listed below for more information?
Kutztown University, Kathleen Stanfa The Pennsylvania State University- Harrisburg, Karin Sprow Forte DeSales University, Katrin Blamey East Stroudsburg University, Gina Scala King's College, Dara Soljaga Moravian University, Jean L. DesJardin Temple University, Joseph R. Boyle Gannon University, Kyle LaPaglia Point Park University, Kristen Misutka Robert Morris University, Vicki Donne Have questions or need more information?
Kutztown University launches tuition-free special education certification program The school announced the launch of an accelerated, tuition-free certification pathway designed to prepare more highly qualified educators, faster.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Practicing paraeducators with associate's degrees in Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Paraeducator Advancement Grant for Bachelor's Degree and PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification are due December 31, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Paraeducator Advancement Grant for Bachelor's Degree and PK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. 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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