RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: GETSET and SETTA Tuition Assistance Programs
- Thu, Feb 27 2020 •
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- Professional Learning and Sustainability
- Updates
Special Education Directors,
The ADE/ESS Professional Learning and Sustainability unit is pleased to announce two “grow your own” opportunities for educators in Arizona public schools.
- The General Education Teacher to Special Education Teacher (GETSET) program provides funding to certified general education teachers who want to pursue a career change to become certified in an area of special education.
- The Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (SETTA) program provides funding for tuition assistance to paraprofessionals that leads to special education teaching certification.
Certifications that satisfy the application requirements:
- Mild/ Moderate Disabilities
- Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Hearing Impaired
- Visually Impaired
Application materials are linked below. LEAs have an opportunity to submit an application for one candidate per program. Applications earning the highest scores in the evaluation process will be approved until the funding that is set aside for the program is depleted. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2020.
- General Education Teacher to Special Education Teacher (GETSET) Application
- Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (SETTA) Application
Please note:
- Applicant must have been employed by the LEA for two full school years as of June 30, 2020.
- Applicant agrees to two full years of teaching in a special education capacity at the PEA once special education certification is achieved.
For any additional information, please email Aanya Rispoli or call (602) 364-4022.
