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- Special Education - State Personnel Development
- Research in Special Education
- Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities
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- Special Education_Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities
- Special Education_Studies and Evaluations
- Special Education_Technical Assistance on State Data Collection
Examples of Funded Projects
Parent information centers covering large States or large areas in States, and community resource centers.
- OSERS-OSEP: Training and Information for Parents of Children With Disabilities: Community Parent Resource Centers CFDA NUmber 84.328C
- OSERS-OSEP: Training and Information for Parents of Children With Disabilities: Community Parent Resource Centers CFDA NUmber 84.328C
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Programs (OSEP): Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Community Parent Resource Centers CFDA Number 84.328C
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Programs (OSEP): Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Community Parent Resource Centers CFDA Number 84.328C
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Programs (OSEP): Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Parent Training and Information Centers CFDA Number 84.328M
The Department of Education ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through coordination, management and accountability in Federal education programs. The Department works to supplement and complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased involvement by the public, parents and students.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center Inc | $ 2,286,346 | 2014-10-01 | 2019-09-30 | |
| Parents Helping Parents, Inc. | $ 2,072,516 | 2015-10-01 | 2019-09-30 | |
| Parent Education And Advocacy Leadership Center | $ 3,434,461 | 2014-10-01 | 2019-09-30 | |
| Ohio Coalition For The Education Of Children With Disabilities | $ 2,677,684 | 2015-10-01 | 2019-09-30 | |
| Team Of Advocates For Special Kids | $ 2,538,684 | 2015-10-01 | 2019-09-30 | |
| Team Of Advocates For Special Kids | $ 2,045,216 | 2015-10-01 | 2019-09-30 | |
| Partners Resource Network Inc | $ 3,563,601 | 2015-10-01 | 2019-09-30 | |
| Exceptional Children's Assistance Center Inc | $ 2,916,838 | 2014-10-01 | 2019-09-30 | |
| Advocates For Children Of New York, Inc | $ 2,772,189 | 2015-10-01 | 2019-09-30 | |
| Partners Resource Network Inc | $ 2,518,276 | 2015-10-01 | 2019-09-30 |
Program Accomplishments
Approximately 110 new and continuation awards are expected to be made for 2008.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds must be used to support the objectives of the program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Parent organizations, as defined in Section 671(a)(2) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are eligible for parent center awards under IDEA sections 671 and 672.
For section 672 funding, these parent centers must meet additional conditions set forth in section 672.
For IDEA section 673 State educational agencies (SEAs) local educational agencies (LEAs), public charter schools that are LEAs under State law, institutions of higher education (IHEs), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, outlying areas, freely associated States, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Infants, toddlers and other individuals with disabilities, and their families benefit from this program.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is covered under E.O.
12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as a single point of contact in his or her State to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
The standard application forms as furnished and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. The program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedures
Applications are reviewed by a panel of experts.
Deadlines
Deadlines are published in application notices in the Federal Register and may be accessed through the Department of Education Website at http://www.ed.gov.
Authorization
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part D, Subpart 3, Sections 671-673, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1471-1473.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Range is from 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Awards may be renewed annually for up to five years throughout the project period of the award, depending upon the availability of appropriations.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The Department may require a recipient of a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement to share in the cost of a project. (See 20 U.S.C. 1482 (a)(2)(A).)
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Typically from one to five years; subject to the availability of funds.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Progress reports shall be made on annual basis.
Final reports shall be made at the end of the project period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
The awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under its award as stated in grant or contract terms and conditions.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0300-0-1-501.
Obigations
(Grants) FY 07 $25,704,000; FY 08 est $26,528,310; and FY 09 est $26,528,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable because the range and average vary by competition.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Education, OSERS Office of Special Education Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm 4065 PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2600. Contact: Lisa Gorove, Telephone: (202) 245-7357. E-mail: lisa.gorove@ed.gov.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria for selecting among grant applications will normally be selected from those in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR Part 75.210.
