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Eligibility Requirements to Apply to the Program
To be considered for participation in the Special Education Teacher Pathway Program, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Employment with a Joint Applicant (School District Partner)
- Applicants must be currently employed by a school district or organization that is partnering with SWWC on this grant initiative.
- Current Employment Role
- Applicants must be one of the following:
- Tier 1 and 2 teachers working as a special education teacher - this is the priority group for this grant
- Licensed Teacher: Currently holding a teaching license.
- Paraprofessional: Supporting students in the classroom under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
- Non-Licensed Staff: Other school district employees, such as aides or administrative staff, seeking to transition into teaching.
- Applicants must be one of the following:
- Commitment to Special Education
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong willingness to become a Special Education teacher upon completing the program.
- Tier 3 and Tier 4 Licensed Teachers
- Teachers currently holding Tier 3 or Tier 4 licenses must already be working in some capacity within the field of Special Education to qualify.
By ensuring participants meet these requirements, the grant program supports individuals who are well-positioned to complete the program successfully and contribute meaningfully to addressing the need for licensed Special Education teachers in Minnesota. *Meeting initial eligibility requirements does NOT guarantee acceptance or continued acceptance in the program.