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Department of Education Grant for Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Special Education and Early Intervention

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education seeks to expand the pipeline of special education teachers and early intervention personnel through registered apprenticeship programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - Program Details: - Cooperative agreements to fund registered apprenticeship programs for special education teachers and early intervention personnel - Targeted at State educational agencies (SEAs), IDEA Part C lead agencies, State apprenticeship agencies, and other public agencies - Total available funding: $7,000,000 - Estimated number of awards: 7 - Maximum award per project: $5,000,000 over up to 60 months - Products/Services Requested: - Development, implementation, scaling, evaluation, and sustainability of registered apprenticeship programs - Programs must align with state licensure requirements and provide paid, competency-based pathways - Apprentices must complete a bachelor's degree and obtain full state teacher licensure - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Programs must use evidence-based practices and integrate with service delivery systems - No out-of-pocket costs for apprentices - Subgrants allowed to higher education institutions, nonprofits, and public agencies (no further subgranting) - Measurable outcomes in recruitment and retention required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a workforce development grant, not a product procurement.

Description

This grant opportunity aims to fund cooperative agreements supporting registered apprenticeship programs that attract, prepare, and retain special education teachers or early intervention personnel. The program addresses state-identified shortages and needs for personnel preparation in special education and early intervention, ensuring personnel have necessary skills derived from scientifically based research. Eligible applicants are state educational agencies and other public agencies, including IDEA Part C lead agencies and State apprenticeship agencies. The program offers up to $7,000,000 in funding with an estimated 7 awards and a project period of up to 60 months.

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