Special Education – Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.325 (USAspending.gov).
- University Of Florida 2 awards $39,449,995
- University Of Connecticut Health Center 3 awards $21,377,146
- Vanderbilt University 2 awards $13,026,659
- American Institutes For Research In The Behavioral Sciences $12,000,000
- East Carolina University $6,068,863
- Florida International University $4,500,000
Program Objective
The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel--in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education--to work with infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities; and (2) 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
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
State educational agencies, local education agencies, public charter schools that are LEAs under State law, institutions of higher education, other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, outlying areas, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and, if approved by the Secretary, for-profit organizations.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed and evaluated by outside experts and program staff, in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (34 CFR 75, Subpart D).
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Personnel Preparation program helps meet State-identified needs for adequate numbers of
fully certified personnel to serve children with disabilities by supporting competitive awards to:
• provide research-based training and professional development to prepare special
education, related services, early intervention, and regular education personnel to work
with children with disabilities;
• ensure that those personnel are fully qualified and possess the skills and knowledge that
are needed to serve children with disabilities; and
• ensure that regular education teachers have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide
instruction to students with disabilities in regular education classrooms.
In addition, the Department is required by statute to make competitive grants that support
training activities in a few areas, including personnel development, beginning special educators,
personnel to serve children with low incidence disabilities, and leadership personnel.
Mission Categories
Primary: Special Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds must be used to prepare personnel to serve children with both low and high-incidence disabilities, leadership personnel, and for special projects. Awards are made only to eligible applicants that meet State and professionally recognized standards for the preparation of special education and related services personnel, if the purpose of the project is to assist personnel in obtaining degrees.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements