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Stepping Up Technology Implementation (OSEP)

The purposes of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program ^[1] are to: (1) Improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; (2) support educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom for students with disabilities; (3) provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom; and (4) provide accessible educational materials to students with disabilities in a timely manner.

Amount: $500,000

Date due: March 18, 2013

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Personnel Preparation in Special Education & Early Childhood

The U.S. Department of Education seeks proposals for its Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities grant competition.

The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education to work with children, including infants and toddlers, with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children.

Amount: $250,000/year

Date due: March 1, 2013

For more information, click here.