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Phase 1 Grants for Transformative Special Education Teacher Preparation Research

The U.S. Department of Education is offering Phase 1 grants for research to transform special education teacher preparation systems. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Education; Institute of Education Sciences (IES); National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). - Opportunity: Transformative Research in Special Education Grants, Assistance Listing Number 84.324T. This is a grant program, not a purchase of commercial products or services. - Research focus: Develop scalable solutions that help preservice teacher education systems attract, train, and retain preK–12 general and special education teachers prepared to improve outcomes for students with or at risk for disabilities. - Phase 1 award: Up to 3 years, with a maximum of $1,250,000 per year and $3,750,000 total. Projects must examine teacher outcomes and explain how improved teacher outcomes may lead to improved student outcomes. - Key requirements: Applicants must provide a co-design partner plan, establish co-design partnerships by the end of Year 1, and secure cost sharing of at least 5% of total federal funds by the end of Year 1. - Potential follow-on: Successful Phase 1 teams may be eligible to apply for Phase 2, subject to eligibility and funding availability. Phase 2 may run up to 2 years, with a maximum of $1,500,000 per year and $3,000,000 total, and is intended to extend the research to student education outcomes. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; no specific commercial products, manufacturers, or vendors are named.

Description

The Transformative Research in Special Education Grants program supports research and development of innovative, scalable solutions to significant challenges in special education. For FY 2027, Phase 1 projects will focus on improving preservice teacher education systems to better attract, train, and retain preK-12 general and special education teachers. Projects should develop solutions intended to improve instruction and outcomes for students with or at risk for disabilities. The maximum Phase 1 award is $3,750,000, and cost sharing or matching is required.

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