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Board approves pilot to pay tuition for current staff to certify as special-education teachers; two pathways outlined
Summary
The board approved a pilot program to fund tuition for current district employees to become certified special-education teachers, prioritizing paraprofessionals with bachelor's degrees and a Reach University pathway for employees without a bachelor’s degree. The district expects budget exposure under $100,000 in the initial phase.
The Tuscaloosa City Schools board approved a pilot program aimed at addressing special-education teacher shortages by funding tuition for current employees who pursue special-education certification.
Superintendent Dr. Darius described the plan as a targeted, short-term strategy to fill six current special-education vacancies and future openings. The proposal creates two primary pathways: a tuition-paid add-on (five-course add-on or master’s route) for paraprofessionals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and a longer-term partnership with Reach University to help paraprofessionals without a bachelor’s…
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