Project POSE

Project POSE is a U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs federally funded 5-year grant. The overarching goal of Project POSE is to improve reading, math, and social emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities, including children of color with disabilities and children with disabilities who are multilingual by providing 20 outstanding undergraduate scholars with coursework and experiences leading to B.S. in special education and initial certification grades 1-8 in special education.

Benefits

Project POSE scholars receive full tuition, books, technology, conference travel, stipends for daycare and wellness, and professional development. POSE scholars will also receive one year of induction support as they transition into their own classrooms.

Eligibility

To qualify for the program, potential Project POSE scholars must hold an associate degree or equivalent credit hours. Scholars must also have:

• A completed application
• Completion of an associate of science degree or an associates of arts in teaching degree in special education, early childhood education, or elementary education (unofficial transcript)
• Minimum undergraduate major GPA of 3.0
• Resume detailing experience working with children and diverse populations
• Three letters of recommendation: These three letters may be submitted now or later in the interview process. They are not required but highly encouraged. Please include two professional and one personal letter.
• Scholars must commit to the service requirement as outlined by the Department of Education: Service Obligation and Repayment

All materials must be received by the May 1 deadline.

Apply to Project POSE

To complete your Project POSE application, you will need the following before you begin:

• Unofficial transcript for an associate of science degree or an associates of arts in teaching degree in special education, early childhood education, or elementary education
• Resume detailing experience working with children and diverse populations
• Three letters of recommendation: These three letters may be submitted now or later in the interview process. They are not required but highly encouraged. Please include two professional and one personal letter.
• If selected, a virtual interview will be scheduled

Apply