UTA gives full-tuition scholarships to future special education teachers

The University of Texas at Arlington is funding tuition and fees for aspiring special education teachers through a federal grant.To battle shortages and support future teachers, the University of Texas at Arlington received $1.25 million in federal funds to help students pursuing degrees in special education.

Students with disabilities are not only those with “visible disabilities,” but also those with invisible ones such as dyslexia or emotional disturbances, Green added.When such students don’t receive services in school, Green said, not only do they fall behind academically, but it also places them at risk for dropping out.

UTA’s special education program focuses on removing barriers to students wanting to pursue teaching careers and who’ll fill the shortage gaps, said John Romig, assistant professor of special education at UTA.It can be difficult for aspiring teachers to support themselves financially while pursuing the necessary training, especially during their hands-on clinical teaching semester, Romig said.

“Investing in our students who then invest in our special education students, we are investing in our society in general by developing citizens that contribute positively to our society,” Green said.

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