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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the recent completion of the first cohort in the Accelerated Special Educator Certification program. This initiative addresses the state’s …
Be the Change! Meet Pennsylvania’s New Wave of Special Educators Transforming Classrooms Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the recent graduation of 142 students from the Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program, designed to address the state’s critical shortage …
Accelerated Special Educator Program Graduates Help Address PA Teacher Shortages Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) and the Department of Education are advancing their commitment to services for individuals with disabilities. Secretaries Nancy A. Walker …
Unlocking Potential: Pennsylvania Advances Assistive Technology for Students with Sensory Impairments Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has awarded over $1.4 million to 77 school entities to help cultivate the next generation of special educators. This funding aims to …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.4 Million to Boost Special Education Workforce Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Last week, the Pennsylvania General Assembly approved Senate Bill 700 as part of the state budget, marking a significant step towards addressing the teacher shortage in the …
New Pennsylvania Law Opens Doors for Immigrant Teachers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced two bills aimed at making higher education more accessible for …
Senator Casey Introduces Bills to Boost Higher Education Access for Students with Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new dawn approaches for teacher education in Pennsylvania as Governor Josh Shapiro, flanked by a bipartisan group of legislative leaders and members of the Pennsylvania State …
Landmark Stipend Program Aims to Tackle Pennsylvania’s Growing Teacher Shortage Read More
Alana Bader came to the Great Valley School District when she was just 9 years old. In March, she will turn 16. Yet, over those 7 years, she has spent …
Is the Great Valley SD Failing Special Needs Students? Read More