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Department of Education Solicits Applications for National Center on Literacy for Students with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking applications to establish and operate the National Comprehensive Center on Improving Literacy for Students with Disabilities (NCIL) under the Comprehensive Centers Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) - Scope of Work: - Establish and operate the NCIL to provide technical assistance and capacity-building services - Focus on improving literacy outcomes for students with disabilities, including those with dyslexia and developmental delays - Services to be delivered to state, regional, and local educational agencies (SEAs, REAs, LEAs), schools, and families - Activities include evidence-based literacy assessment, instructional strategies, professional development, accommodations, and resource dissemination - Funding and Eligibility: - Single cooperative agreement award valued at approximately $1,485,000 to $1,500,000 per year - Project period up to 60 months (5 years) - No cost sharing or matching required - Eligible applicants: research organizations, institutions of higher education, agencies, partnerships, consortia, or individuals with relevant expertise - Only one Content Center will be funded - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate expertise in evidence-based literacy assessment and instruction for students with disabilities - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based grant opportunity

Description

The Department of Education seeks to fund one Content Center, the National Comprehensive Center on Improving Literacy for Students with Disabilities (NCIL). This center will provide capacity-building services to state, regional, and local educational agencies and schools to improve educational opportunities and student outcomes, particularly for students with disabilities affecting literacy. The program aims to close achievement gaps and improve instruction quality for students at risk of not attaining full literacy skills due to disabilities such as dyslexia or developmental delays. The award is a cooperative agreement with an estimated funding amount of approximately $1.5 million for a project period of up to 60 months.

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