Grants & Scholarships
Commonwealth Special Education
Endorsement Program (CSEEP)
Through a grant funded by the Virginia
Department of Education (VDOE), the Darden College of Education of
Old Dominion University has initiated a distance learning endorsement
program for conditionally licensed special educators teaching in the Commonwealth
of Virginia.
Paraprofessional
Preparation for Extraordinary Teaching (PPET) grant program
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), and the Darden College of
Education of Old Dominion University are seeking paraprofessionals, teachers'
aides and long term substitutes who are interested in obtaining an initial
license in special education in the areas of ED, LD, or MR. Applicants
must hold bachelor's degrees from an accredited university and passing
Praxis I (or acceptable equivalent) scores.
TeachVirginia
TeachVirginia is dedicated to providing information on special education
personnel preparation programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia
Department of Education Tuition Assistance for Special Educators
The Department of Education has budgeted a portion of Virginia's Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act Part B grant funds to provide tuition
assistance of up to $400 per course for a maximum of three courses per
year for special educators and paraprofessionals working in special education
classrooms. This program also provides assistance to early
childhood special educators.
Virginia
Teaching Scholarship Loan Program Application
The primary purpose of the VTSLP is to provide financial support to students
who are preparing to teach in one of Virginia's critical shortage fields.
The critical shortage fields are determined annually through the Supply
and Demand Survey of Administrative and Instructional Personnel, distributed
to every school division in Virginia by the Department of Education. Shortages
in specific subject areas are derived from the top 10 academic disciplines
identified by the survey as shortage fields. More
info.
Old Dominion University Scholarships through Office of Student Financial Assistance There are a number of scholarships available to students majoring in special education. Contact Karen Kendall, Scholarship Coordinator, Office of Student Financial Assistance at (757) 683-5524.
"Teach for Virginia" Student Loan Program The "Teach for Virginia" loan provides students with financing options for serving in a critical profession.
U.S. Department of Education
- Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Grants/National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education
- Student Loan Cancellation/Deferment Options for Teachers
- Overview of Financial Aid (USDOE)
State Council of Higher Education in Virginia
