BATON ROUGE, La. -Louisiana’s shortage of special education professionals has left the state in a “Needs Assistance” category for two years – impacting students with disabilities.
To support the workforce, Soliant, a healthcare and education staffing firm, launched a $5K Special Education Scholarship offering development opportunities and raising awareness of critical service gaps.
“Special education professionals are at the heart of meeting the needs of students with disabilities,” said Lesley Slaughter, Soliant senior vice president.
“While solving these challenges requires broader changes, we’re focusing on what we can do now to support dedicated professionals across Louisiana and raise awareness of the issues they face. The Soliant Special Education Scholarship is part of our ongoing effort to empower K-12 education professionals and help them sustain their passion for serving students,” Slaughter added.
Applications for the Soliant Special Education Scholarship are now open.
Special education professionals currently employed in an educational setting or pursuing a relevant degree can submit an online application, including proof of employment or enrollment, a 500-word essay detailing how the grant will enhance their career and benefit students and a letter of recommendation.
You can apply here the deadline is Jan. 31.
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