OSERS: OSEP: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities--Preparation of Related Services Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.325R
ID: 351010Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351010

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-11-16/pdf/2023-25307.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Education is inviting applications for the "Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities" grant program, aimed at enhancing the preparation of personnel who serve children with high-intensity needs. This initiative seeks to address critical shortages in related services personnel, such as speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, by funding projects that promote effective training and collaboration, while also emphasizing the recruitment of diverse and multilingual candidates. With an estimated total program funding of $5 million, the Department plans to award approximately 20 grants, each ranging from $1.15 million to $1.25 million, for project durations of up to 60 months. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by January 31, 2024, and can contact Program Manager Louise Tripoli at Louise.Tripoli@ed.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Louise.Tripoli@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2023-25307.pdf
    The Department of Education is inviting applications for fiscal year 2024 under the "Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities" program. The initiative aims to enhance the preparation of related services personnel who are fully equipped to support children with high-intensity needs, including those with significant disabilities. Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2024, with an intergovernmental review deadline of March 15, 2024. The program prioritizes projects focused on training personnel to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as school-age children. Key elements of the funding opportunity include fostering diversity among personnel, with specific goals to recruit multilingual and racially diverse candidates. Projects are encouraged to incorporate evidence-based practices throughout their curricula, ensure significant field experience, and establish partnerships with high-need educational agencies. Funding estimates range between $1.15 million and $1.25 million, with a potential to award approximately 20 grants for up to 60 months. The notice emphasizes the importance of preparing personnel to enhance educational outcomes for children with disabilities, particularly those facing systemic shortages in specialized services, thereby promoting equity in access to quality educational support.
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    2024-325R.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Education is inviting applications for new grants under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) aimed at improving services and outcomes for children with disabilities, particularly those with high-intensity needs. The application period opens on November 16, 2023, with a deadline of January 31, 2024. This grant program seeks to prepare qualified personnel in related services, such as speech-language pathology and occupational therapy, through degree and certification programs. The program emphasizes increasing the number of diverse and multilingual service providers to enhance educational equity. Funding will support initiatives that ensure the preparedness of personnel, addressing critical shortages across states indicated by various surveys. These grants can cover up to $1,250,000 for project durations of up to 60 months, necessitating comprehensive project plans that promote effective collaboration and high-quality training. Applicants will be assessed based on the significance of their projects, quality of services, project personnel, and evaluations, among other criteria. This initiative is aligned with the Department's commitment to support children with disabilities through improved educational staffing and resources.
    Extension of Application Deadline Date FY 2024 84.325R.pdf
    Extension.pdf
    The document outlines multiple federal agency notices related to various funding opportunities, grants, and advisory committee renewals. It begins with information regarding the Sea Grant program, detailing the collection of information from estimated 680 respondents, including academic institutions and government entities, using several NOAA forms. The Department of Education announces an extension for the application deadline for a grant dedicated to improving services for children with disabilities, shifting the transmittal deadline to January 31, 2024. Additionally, the Department of Energy announces the renewal of charters for both the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee and the Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee, emphasizing their ongoing roles in advising on critical nuclear and environmental matters. Finally, a notification from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission indicates a tariff filing by the Western Area Power Administration, effective January 1, 2024, inviting interventions or protests from stakeholders. This collection of notices demonstrates the government's continuous efforts to manage funding, advisory committees, and regulatory processes pertinent to federal initiatives.
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