Para to Teacher Support Program
The Para to Teacher Support Program provides support for Florida paraprofessionals who are currently working in Florida’s public schools to earn a degree in special education, deaf education, or visual disabilities.
About the Para to Teacher Support Program
Are you a paraprofessional who works with students with disabilities in the state of Florida? If so, the Para to Teacher Support Program can help make your dream of teaching a reality. This "Grow Your Own" program provides financial assistance from the Florida Department of Education for paraprofessionals currently working in Florida's public schools to earn a degree in special education, deaf education, or visual disabilities. Upon completing the program, participants agree to fulfill a service obligation and teach students with disabilities in a Florida public school.
