set annual quantifiable goals for increasing the number of prospective teachers trained in teacher shortage areas designated by the Secretary or by the state educational agency, including mathematics, science, special education, and instruction of limited English proficient students. ($205(a)(1)(A)(ii), $206(a))

Information about teacher shortage areas can be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.html.

Please provide the information below about your program's goals to increase the number of prospective teachers in special education in each of three academic years.

Academic year 2012-13 Did your program prepare teachers in special education in 2012-13?

Yes How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in special education in 2012-13? 17 Did your program meet the goal for prospective teachers set in special education in 2012-13? Yes

Description of strategies used to achieve goal, if applicable:

The provision of scholarships and the alternative certification route significantly helped us to achieve this goal. Also the need for special-education teachers was a significant booster to our recruitment and retention efforts.

Description of steps to improve performance in meeting goal or lessons learned in meeting goal, if applicable:

Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:

Academic year 2013-14 Is your program preparing teachers in special education in 2013-14?

Yes How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in special education in 2013-14?

20 Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below: Academic year 2014-15 Will your program prepare teachers in special education in 2014-15?

Yes How many prospective teachers does your program plan to add in special education in 2014-15?