Mid and Alma partner to help paraeducators become special education teachers

  • Scott Mertes (Mid) and Sean Burke (Alma), Provosts of their respective institutions, sign the agreement.
    Scott Mertes (Mid) and Sean Burke (Alma), Provosts of their respective institutions, sign the agreement.

    HARRISON

    Paraeducators working in Michigan schools who aspire to become special education teachers can now achieve their goals through a new partnership between Mid Michigan College and Alma College.

    “This partnership is representative of our commitment to collaboration and addressing Michigan’s ongoing shortage of special education teachers,” said Rick Smith, Associate Dean of Off-Campus Instructio…