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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University’s Special Education program seeks applicants for its Early Intervention in Natural Environments Specialization Training through Distance Learning program to prepare individuals at the graduate level to work with infants and toddlers who have identified disabilities or delays and their families.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµprogram, which received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, is designed for individuals who have existing bachelor’s or higher degrees in special education and related fields (for example, early childhood education, human development and family studies, and speech pathology), but all interested individuals are encouraged to apply. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµprogram will financially support six students per year for the next five years for a total of 30 scholars.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµprogram is a one-year, full-time study designed to prepare early intervention practitioners to provide direct services to young children and their families, consult with other early intervention professionals and apply research-based practices in their profession. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµtraining program includes significant opportunities for trainees to work in identified programs located within the geographic boundary of a high-need area, serving infants, toddlers and young children. Upon completion, students will be recommended for the Early Intervention Specialist certificate in the state of Ohio. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµearly intervention certificate training includes seven courses and three field experiences over the course of three semesters, and the graduate-level courses can be applied toward a master’s degree in special education.

Financial support will be provided for full-time students and will include:

• Full tuition support for one calendar year (three semesters with a full-time course load)
• A monthly stipend of $1,000, including summer months
• An iPad

Individuals must hold at least a bachelor’s degree, and individuals must meet ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ graduate school admission requirements. A two-year service obligation (i.e., position in the field of early intervention) will be required for funded students after completion of the program.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµdeadline for applicants is May 1. Contact ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Assistant Professor Sanna Harjusola-Webb at shwebb@kent.edu to apply or ask questions about the program.

For more information about ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s Special Education program, visit www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped.

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Photo Caption:
Kristie Pretti-Frontczak (left) and Sanna Harjusola-Webb, faculty members in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, seek applicants for the Early Intervention in Natural Environments Specialization Training through Distance Learning program. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµprogram received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Media Contacts:
Sanna Harjusola-Webb, shwebb@kent.edu, 330-672-1477
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595