Slippery Rock University has received $100,000 in grant funding for special education training programs from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

A Friday, May 5 news release from the office of state Rep. Tim Bonner, R-8th, said through the Accelerated Program for PreK-12 Special Education Teacher Certification, grants were awarded to colleges and universities with approved PreK-12 special education certification programs.

They will then partner with at least one school district, approved private school, career and technical center, charter school, cyber charter school or intermediate unit to provide individuals who currently hold bachelor’s degrees with a variety of education and training experiences.

In total, $1.5 million in grant funding was awarded to 15 institutions of higher education throughout the commonwealth, the news release said.