Group 1 - Road2Teach has been approved by the Indiana Department of Education to offer its Special Education Transition to Teaching program, addressing the urgent need for qualified special education teachers in Indiana [1][2] - There are over 188,000 students with disabilities in Indiana, and more than 20% of the state's teaching vacancies are for Special Education roles, highlighting the demand for qualified educators [2] - The Road2Teach program provides a flexible, fully online pathway for career changers and non-traditional adult learners to earn their Indiana teaching license, equipping them to be ready for teaching from day one [2][3] Group 2 - The program integrates research-based virtual coursework and intensive mentorship, preparing new educators for success in diverse classroom settings [3] - Participants will also meet Indiana's new Early Literacy Endorsement requirements, ensuring they can support foundational reading skills for all students [3] - Road2Teach is now accepting applications for its Transition to Teaching programs, making the teaching profession more accessible [4][5]