ANNVILLE, Pa. — Employees of public and private K-12 schools in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties can now take graduate courses at a reduced rate at Lebanon Valley College.
Dr. Jennifer Kanupka, Chair and Associate Professor of Education at LVC, announced that through an expanded partnership between LVC and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, educators across the two counties can benefit from a 15% or 25% graduation tuition discount depending on their program of choice.
"We are excited to provide Lebanon and Lancaster County educational employees with a discount to further their education and enhance their skills and knowledge," said Kanupka. "These experienced school employees working with our regional students will benefit from the extensive professional and academic experiences of LVC's Education faculty, and strong alumni support in many area school districts."
Lebanon Valley College has graduated thousands of teachers during its 159-year history, including numerous educators who have become principals, superintendents, and trained specialists.
All LVC Education programs are accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
LVC and IU13 have a history of successful collaborative programs to support local students and educators, the college said.
Last year, LVC opened its doors to students in the IU13 School-to-Work program to provide community-based training in real work settings for high school students with disabilities.
LVC said it also provides a tuition benefit for IU13 employees enrolled in LVC's Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness certificate program to help build student resiliency by facilitating social, emotional, and behavioral wellness to address non-academic barriers to learning. And most recently, hosting Lancaster-Lebanon Principals' Collaborative Meetings.
LVC will offer a 25% graduate tuition discount to any individual working in a school in Lancaster or Lebanon County in five of its graduate certificate programs: Comprehensive Curriculum and Assessment for PreK-12, Integrative STEM Education, Modern Band, Online Teaching and Learning, and Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness. The partnership includes a 15% discount for anyone working in a Lancaster County or Lebanon County public or nonpublic school on standard tuition for LVC's Master of Education or Master of Music Education programs.
"We are pleased to partner with Lebanon Valley College and to support local K-12 educators as they pursue an advanced degree in Education, stated Dr. Lauren Beal, Associate Program Director for Educational Partnerships for IU13. "Lebanon Valley College is a valuable community partner, and this program is another example of their dedication to education."
Eligibility requirements and other details about the program are posted on IU13's website under Tuition Discount Programs.
