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Hello and thank you for your interest in the Florida Para to Teacher Support program by visiting our website. You've already taken that important first step towards advancing your career in education. You may be here because you enjoy the work that you're already doing, and want to make an even greater difference in the lives of students who need it the most.

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Motivated by your commitment to working with students with disabilities, you may now be ready to pursue your goal of earning a degree and becoming a certified special education teacher. The Florida Para to Teacher Support Program is a state funded grant program that provides financial assistance to eligible paraprofessionals who serve students with disabilities in Florida public schools. The program can help to offset the costs of returning to college, while allowing you to choose the participating Florida college or university that best meets your needs.

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Designed with working paraprofessionals in mind, the program offers tuition support towards the completion of an approved special education teacher preparation program. The first step is to explore the participating Florida colleges and universities listed on our website, and determine which program is the best fit for you. Once you have applied and been accepted into an eligible special education teacher preparation program, you may then apply for tuition support through the Para to Teacher Support Program.

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Please take time to carefully review all eligibility, application and program requirements. Admission and continue tuition support are dependent upon available grant funding. Eligibility and space in the program. Once you are accepted, our team is here to support you throughout your journey. Returning to college while working can feel overwhelming, but it can also be incredibly rewarding and open doors to new professional opportunities.

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You're already making a difference in the lives of students. Becoming a special education teacher may allow you to make an even greater impact. Many para professionals across the state of Florida have taken the next step, completed their degrees, and become certified teachers. You can too, so why not go for it? Your time may be now.