Simpler Grants.gov #84.326G

Department of Education Seeks Proposals for National Assessment Center for Children with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking proposals to establish and operate a National Assessment Center focused on children with disabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - National Assessment Center (under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services) - Funding and Duration: - Cooperative agreement grant competition - Up to $1,000,000 per 12-month budget period - Total project period up to 60 months - Eligible Applicants: - State educational agencies (SEAs) - Local educational agencies (LEAs) - Institutions of higher education (IHEs) - Nonprofit organizations - Indian Tribes - For-profit organizations - Services Requested: - Establishment and operation of a National Assessment Center - Provide technical assistance to improve participation and performance of children with disabilities in state and districtwide assessments - Support development and scaling of accessible and alternate assessments, including those using adaptive technologies - Disseminate information and support parents and educators - Activities must be based on scientifically based research and evidence-based practices - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on alternate assessments and adaptive technologies - Annual progress reporting required - No specific OEMs or commercial products are named, as this is a service and program delivery grant

Description

This grant competition by the Department of Education aims to establish a National Assessment Center to improve participation and performance of children with disabilities in State and districtwide assessments. The program supports technical assistance, model demonstration projects, dissemination of information, and activities based on scientifically based research. Eligible applicants include state educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, and for-profit organizations. The award is a cooperative agreement with an estimated available fund of $1,000,000 and a project period of up to 60 months.

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