Project invest-AL: increasing new vision teachers in education for alabama

PROJECT INVEST-AL: INCREASING NEW VISION TEACHERS IN EDUCATION FOR ALABAMA is a $273,692 Project Grant awarded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education—Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.325). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports Auburn University Montgomery in developing and delivering personnel preparation and professional development activities to increase the supply of qualified special education teachers in Alabama. As a minority-serving institution of higher learning, Auburn University Montgomery will leverage this funding to train special education educators and enhance workforce capacity to serve children with disabilities throughout the state.

The grant aligns with the statutory mission of CFDA 84.325, which funds competitive awards to provide research-based training that ensures personnel are fully qualified and possess the necessary skills and knowledge to work with children with disabilities. Auburn University Montgomery's award supports the broader federal initiative to address state-identified personnel shortages in special education by preparing teachers who can deliver evidence-based instruction and services to students with disabilities in educational settings across Alabama.