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Grant to Establish National Center on Academic Interventions for Students with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education, through the Office of Special Education Programs, is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to establish a National Center on Academic Interventions for children with disabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - National Center on Academic Interventions - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and operation of a National Center focused on evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction for students with disabilities - Technical assistance, professional development, and dissemination of research-based practices - Support for educators and educational agencies to improve academic outcomes - Notable Requirements: - Center must provide technical assistance and support model demonstration projects - Dissemination of scientifically based research and resources - Annual project progress must be posted on the project website - Adherence to federal civil rights laws - Assistance with transfer of resources and continuity of services at the end of the award period - Eligible applicants include state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, and for-profit organizations - Estimated funding is up to $3,700,000 per year for up to 60 months

Description

This grant opportunity from the Department of Education aims to establish a National Center on Academic Interventions to promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities. The program provides technical assistance, supports model demonstration projects, disseminates useful information, and implements activities supported by scientifically based research. It addresses significant achievement gaps in reading and mathematics for students with disabilities by supporting evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction tailored to their individualized needs. 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 funding of $3,700,000 for a single award.

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