Detroit schools partner with MSU to expand autism teacher pipeline

By: Martin Slagter

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 882

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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After seeing the number of students identified with autism spectrum disorder nearly double since the pandemic, Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti knew he had to think outside the box to address the shortage of teachers certified to serve them.

Vitti believes he’s found a solution with DPSCD partnering with Michigan State University to expand the pipeline of highly trained special education teachers.

Through the partnership, eligible teachers can pursue …

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