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What is Project I-PREP?

Project I-PREP ( Preparing Resourceful and Effective Professionals with an emphasis on I nclusive practice) is a federal grant providing financial support to students pursuing a special education credential in moderate to severe disabilities.

Participants in this grant will:

Receive up to $24,000 in financial support over a 3-year period

Earn two credentials: a Preliminary education specialist credential that allows you to teach students K-12; and an Induction credential which provides advanced coursework and additional support during your first two years as a special education teacher. (Financial and collegial support to complete your preliminary credential in two years. Continued financial and collegial support during your first year of Teacher Induction Program.)

Complete a service obligation. You are required to work as a special educator for two years for every one year of financial support (2-6 years).

Why Apply to Project I-PREP?

Receive additional funds to attend professional conferences and to purchase educational technology

Be part of a select group of candidates who demonstrate a commitment to advocacy and making a difference in the lives of children and youth and their families

Participate in a systems change effort to increase integrated/inclusive options for students with moderate to severe disabilities

Benefit from a strong partnership with local school districts such as Simi Valley, LAUSD, Saugus, and others

Small class size

Faculty with experience, expertise, and continued involvement in the field of special education/severe disabilities

supported field experiences with high quality mentor teachers

individualized advisement

What Will I Learn?

Candidates will learn guiding principles, specific educational practices, and will develop and refine skills through coaching and mentoring. Topics addressed through coursework and field experiences include:

Classroom management and positive support strategies

Empowering and supporting independence among students

Making meaningful curricular modifications

Teaching in a systematic manner

Helping students plan for life after school through vocational and community training

Supporting the development of communication, language, and literacy skills

Supporting students with multiple disabilities, with specific coursework related to physical disabilities and vision and hearing impairments

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

Potential candidates must meet the admission requirements to the University and Credential Programs

Bachelor's degree or enrolled in an integrated BA/Credential program (e.g., ITEP)

Minimum 2.75 GPA

Passage of all 3 sections of the Multiple Subject CSET

Passage of the CBEST

How Do I Apply?

Complete applications to the Credential Program and to the University

Contact projectiprep@csun.edu for the Project I-PREP application

All applications will be screened. Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to an interview.

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Project I-PREP ( Preparing Resourceful and Effective Professionals with an emphasis on I nclusive practice) is a federal grant providing financial support to students pursuing a special education credential in moderate to severe disabilities.

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