Special Education - State Personnel Development
Program Objectives
To assist State educational agencies in reforming and improving their systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational and transition services, to improve results for children with disabilities. As used in this program, "personnel" means special education teachers, regular education teachers, principals, administrators, related services personnel, paraprofessionals, and early intervention personnel serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or children with disabilities, except where a particular category of personnel, such as related services personnel, is identified.
Who Can Benefit
Infants and toddlers with disabilities as defined in the IDEA and their families, and children with disabilities as defined in the IDEA and their parents benefit from this program.
Financial Information
Award Amounts
For 2024, new awards ranged between $500,000 and $2,099,998; the average award was about $951,500.
Program Funding
(Project Grants) FY 23$38,630,000.00; FY 24 est $38,630,000.00; FY 25 est $38,630,000.00; FY 22$38,630,000.00; FY 21$38,630,000.00; FY 20$38,630,000.00; FY 19$38,630,000.00; FY 18$38,630,000.00; FY 17$38,630,000.00; FY 16$41,630,000.00; -
How to Apply
This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdministering Agency
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Data Source
Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.
Program Details
- CFDA Number
- 84.323
- Assistance Type
- PROJECT GRANTS
- Official Website
- www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-sp...
Related Programs
- Special Education Grants to States (CFDA 84.027)
- Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States (CFDA 84.126)
- Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (CFDA 84.129)
- Client Assistance Program (CAP) (CFDA 84.161)
- Special Education Preschool Grants (CFDA 84.173)