Towson University, in partnership with The Universities at Shady Grove and Montgomery County Public Schools, has announced the launch of a new fully funded bachelor’s degree pathway designed specifically for MCPS paraeducators pursuing careers in early childhood education.
The new program will allow current MCPS paraeducators to earn a bachelor’s degree and become fully licensed to teach children from birth through grade three, while continuing to work in their current roles. The pathway is aimed at strengthening the county’s early childhood teacher pipeline and addressing ongoing staffing shortages across Maryland.
“This pathway reflects our commitment to designing programs that meet aspiring educators where they are, professionally, academically and personally,” said Laurie Mullen, dean of Towson University’s College of Education. “Montgomery County’s paraeducators already serve children and families every day. With this program, they will gain the licensure and preparation they need to step into teaching roles that are so desperately needed across the state.”…