New Grant for Master’s Degree and Licensure in Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Education faculty, Drs. Monimalika Day, Eva Thorp, Julie Kidd, and Susan Burns, have been awarded a U.S. Department of Education grant from 2007 to 2011 to provide tuition and stipend support for students pursuing their Master’s degree and Virginia licensure in Early Childhood Special Education. The program, Special Educators Entering a Diverse Society (SEEDS), prepares individuals to provide quality programs and services for, and to explore social justice issues related to, culturally and linguistically diverse young children with disabilities and their families. Candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in teaching, including parents of children with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply. Students will be admitted as a cohort, and classes will be held on the Arlington campus. Courses will be offered during evenings or weekends. Applications are under review, and interviews are being scheduled for Fall 2008 admission. To receive more information, please email earlyed@gmu.edu and inquire about the SEEDS fellowship.