The U.S. government has awarded Hunter College’s School of Education a large grant to further its advanced certificate program in Special Education, Acting Dean Jennifer Tuten announced.
The $1,248,329, five-year grant from the Department of Education will help Hunter work with partner educational institutions the Urban Assembly, Math for America, and TAG Young Scholars Program.
“We are very excited about this grant, which will raise enrollment in our certificate program and serve our partners,” Dean Tuten said. “This grant advances Hunter’s mission of Mihi cura futuri, caring for the future, because it will help our able and motivated students teach in needy communities.”
Hunter Special Education faculty members Dr. Rhonda Bondie and Dr. Jennifer Samson helped obtain the grant.
The grant will enable about 100 current New York City public-school teachers to receive full scholarships to complete Hunter’s advanced Special Education certification. The students will fill a critical need for Special Education teachers at the partner institutions, especially for teachers with a strong knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
The teachers will learn culturally relevant interventions and high-leverage teaching methods for nurturing the learning of students in inclusive classrooms. Program graduates will receive coaching for two years after graduation.
Hunter’s School of Education has several master’s degree and post-master’s advanced certificate programs in Special Education. These nationally recognized programs prepare teachers to instruct students with unique needs and lead to New York State teacher certification.
