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Virginia Consortium for
Teacher Preparation in Severe Disabilities

Overview
This Program prepares qualified teachers to work with students who have severe disabilities in Virginia's public schools. The Consortium, funded by a grant from the Virginia Department of Education, currently includes teacher education programs in severe disabilities from four participating universities: George Mason University, Lynchburg College, University of Virginia, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

A common licensing curriculum, which includes 33 graduate credit hours of coursework and field experiences, has been developed across these universities. Courses are taught via multi-point distance education technology to all four sites. First preference for admission is given to school personnel who are currently working with students with severe disabilities, but who lack state endorsement in that area.

Major Activities

• Recruit and admit teachers statewide to program
• Provide coursework through distance education
• Arrange field experience through local schools
• Evaluate all aspects of program

Contact
Fred Orelove, 804-828-3908, forelove@mail1.vcu.edu.