U.S. Department of Education: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities

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Deadline: 5 June 2017

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education is currently inviting applicants for its programme entitled “Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities: Early Childhood Personnel Center”.

Purposes

Help address State-identified needs for personnel preparation in special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education to work with children, including infants and toddlers, with disabilities;
Ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000

Eligibility Criteria

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Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
City or township governments
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Special district governments
State governments
Eligible Applicants: SEAs; State lead agencies; local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; IHEs; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.