The Pathway Project
Paving the Way for High-Quality Personnel Entering the Workforce in Support of Young Children with Disabilities
Learn how to support young children with disabilities and families through the Pathway Project!
The project will fund students seeking certification in Birth Through Kindergarten (BK) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).
Graduates will be trained to work with:
- Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities,
- Families with young children with high-intensity needs, and
- Professionals providing services in the natural environments of children and families
Video: Dr. Cindy Vail talks about the importance of high-quality early childhood supports
Pathways to BK/ECSE Certification and Endorsement
Pathway scholars will enter through one of three possible pathways to BK/ECSE certification and endorsement. Scholars will follow the:
- Direct pathway: A graduate degree program resulting in a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) or Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) in BK/ECSE;
- Double Dawgs pathway: A combined undergraduate and graduate degree program resulting in M.A.T. or M.Ed. in BK/ECSE; or
- Partnership pathway: A partnership with Spelman College beginning during students’ undergraduate program and resulting in an M.Ed. in BK/ECSE from UGA
Graduates of the Pathway Project will be prepared and certified to take positions primarily serving young children with disabilities eligible for Part C or Part B special education services.
If you have any questions about this project, feel free to contact:
Meet the Team
The contents of this webpage were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H325K230069. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer: Sunyoung Ahn.