E3: Effective Evidence-based Education

Capitalizing on UNM’s exceptional faculty, course offerings, and professional network, E3 will prepare new, highly qualified special education teachers at the master’s level to improve literacy and mathematics achievement for students with disabilities. At the end of this two-year program, scholars will earn a Master of Arts degree from UNM and be eligible for initial licensure in special education in New Mexico.

Who is this for?

Pre-service and in-service teachers who have not yet received initial licensure, must meet minimum qualifications for admission to SPCD MA

Timing

Two-year program, part-time enrollment, late afternoon and evening courses, cohorts begin in spring terms

Application Deadline

For best consideration, prospective students should submit their applications by November 7, 2025.

Questions?

Dr. Allison Nannemann / nannemann@unm.edu

Scholar Benefits

• Full tuition and fees (42 credit hours, masters + licensure)
• Technology and materials stipend ($1200, one-time)
• Cohort model, including cohort events
• Faculty and peer mentoring
• Online and in-person learning
• Two-year student membership to the Council for Exceptional Children
• Mentored and funded professional conference experience
• Licensure exam fee and study course

Virtual Info Sessions

Wed Oct. 22 7:00
https://unm.zoom.us/meeting/register/vceTql1LRfqNXaJThpf9PA

Thurs Oct. 30 5:00
https://unm.zoom.us/meeting/register/OdQVDfE4T3G7H8ri9SffUw

Mon Nov. 3 6:30
https://unm.zoom.us/meeting/register/VfSvQhEzTf-tphws8ulBMw

Sat Nov. 8 10:00
https://unm.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q3WlCdeESlaBXVuXCga4aw