Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

A cozy early‑learning classroom with two adults standing among bookshelves, children’s artwork, a couch, and play materials. The room features natural light from large windows, comfortable seating, and organized activity areas designed for young children.

App State offers accelerated training to help address child care shortages in Western NC Feb 17, 2026

To address child care staffing shortages in the region, App State and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are partnering to offer three Child Care Academies in Western NC... At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Child Development

App State awarded $1.4M grant to strengthen special education workforce in rural Appalachia Aug 25, 2025

With more than $1.4 million in federal grant support, App State has developed a new career pathways initiative aimed at addressing the shortage... Features, At Appalachian, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Teacher Education