Department of Special Education

The criteria for Project PROPEL participants is as follows:

• Employment in Pasco or Hernando County as an IA or SRP

• Commitment to complete the program in the allotted time

• Satisfy entrance requirements for USF and the Department of Special Education.

• Complete Project PROPEL application and submit letter of recommendation

• Hold an AA degree from an accredited community college

• Able to participate in program required field experiences inK-12 settings

Tuition Support

Project PROPEL participants will be provided with financial assistance while they are fulfilling program requirements.

PROPEL applicants should direct any questions to:

Layesha Walton, Project Coordinator

Patty Alvarez-McHatton, Ph.D., Project Director