SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Drury University’s School of Education and Child Development and Springfield Public Schools are partnering in a cohort for the Drury Alternative Track to Special Education (DATSE) graduate degree/program.

The program, in which paraprofessionals at select SPS schools are participating, began this summer. All participants follow the same program of study, receive tuition discounts, and collaborate throughout the program.

“Drury and Springfield Public Schools have collaborated on many projects focused on teacher recruitment and retention over the years,” Drury’s Dean of the School of Education, Natalie Precise, said. “We enjoy working with districts to identify their needs when it comes to filling teacher positions.”Six different SPS schools ar

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