Resource Training and Solutions has recently been awarded the Special Education Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. The goal of this grant is to develop a pipeline of trained, licensed Tier 3 or Tier 4 special education teachers. Staff from our district partners will have the opportunity to apply for a fully funded graduate licensure program. We have partnered with Bethel University, University of St. Thomas, Bemidji State University, and St. Cloud State University to train our regional educators.

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To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• Currently employed with a SPED Pipeline supporting school district
• Demonstrate a willingness to be a special education teacher after completing the program
• No Tier III or IV teaching license in Minnesota

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What you will receive:

• Financial support for tuition, fees, and educational expenses paid directly to higher education partners
• One-on-one advising support throughout the program
• Support between college staff and employer
• Stay in your current position while going back to school

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For full program information and to apply for this program, please visit our SPED Teacher Pipeline Grant page. We will be applying for Round 2 of the Special Education Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grant. If your district is interested in partnering with us, please contact Dr. Michelle Wang at mwang@resourcecoop-mn.gov.