Project OCEANSIDE

Project OCEANSIDE is a five-year initiative funded by the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education. The federal grant supports the development of a new dual credential program that is committed to increasing the number of dual-credentialed educators. Through this initiative, it will develop a new teacher preparation program at SDSU for candidates to receive their preliminary teaching credentials in both the Multiple Subject (general education) and Education Specialist (special education).

Project Overview:

  • Aims to develop a dual credential program in general and special education.
  • Awarded a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
  • Focused on increasing the number of educators with dual-credentials to serve children with disabilities in California.
  • Establish an advisory board with stakeholders from local school districts and communities to provide input on educational needs and guide program development.

Program Timeline and Application Details

Applications for the new dual credential program will open in Fall 2027, and the program will begin in Fall 2028.

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