[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24731-24733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11721]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; Notice 
Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 1998

SUMMARY: This notice provides closing dates and other information 
regarding the transmittal of applications for fiscal year 1998 
competitions under two programs authorized by the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended. This notice supports the 
National Education Goals by improving understanding of how to enable 
children and youth with disabilities to reach higher levels of academic 
achievement.

    Note: The Department of Education is not bound by any estimates 
in this notice.

Special Education--Technical Assistance and Dissemination to 
Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities [CFDA 
No. 84.326]

Purpose of Program

    The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance and 
information through such mechanisms as institutes, regional resource 
centers, clearinghouses, and programs that support States and local 
entities in building capacity, to improve early intervention, 
educational, and transitional services and results for children with 
disabilities and their families, and to address systemic-change goals 
and priorities.
    Eligible Applicants: State and local educational agencies; 
institutions of higher education; other public agencies; private 
nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States; 
Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 
80, 81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) the selection criteria included in 
regulations for these programs in 34 CFR 320.30.


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    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

Absolute Priority 1--Center for Positive Behavioral Interventions and 
Supports (84.326S)

    The priority for the Center for Positive Behavioral Interventions 
and Supports in the notice of final priority for this program, 
published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, applies to 
this competition.
    Applications Available: May 12, 1998.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 2, 1998.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 31, 1998.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $650,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. The Secretary may change the maximum amount 
through a notice published in the Federal Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the application 
narrative, is where an applicant addresses the selection criteria that 
are used by reviewers in evaluating an application. An applicant must 
limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 70 double-spaced pages 
using the following standards: (1) A ``page'' is 8\1/2\''  x  11'' (on 
one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, and sides); and (2) 
all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, 
footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in 
charts, tables, figures, and graphs, must be double-spaced (no more 
than 3 lines per vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, 
use no smaller than a 12-point font, and an average character density 
no greater than 18 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font 
or a typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch.
    The page limit does not apply to Part I--the cover sheet; Part II--
the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); Part 
IV--the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, 
resumes, bibliography, and letters of support. However, all of the 
application narrative must be included in Part III. If an application 
narrative uses a smaller print size, spacing, or margin that would make 
the narrative exceed the equivalent of the page limit, the application 
will not be considered for funding.
    Project Period: Up to 60 months.

Absolute Priority 2--National Center on Dispute Resolution (84.326D)

    The priority for the National Center on Dispute Resolution in the 
notice of final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this 
issue of the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
    Applications Available: May 12, 1998.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 2, 1998.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 31, 1998.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $500,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. The Secretary may change the maximum amount 
through a notice published in the Federal Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the application 
narrative, is where an applicant addresses the selection criteria that 
are used by reviewers in evaluating an application. An applicant must 
limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 70 double-spaced pages 
using the following standards: (1) A ``page'' is 8\1/2\'' x 11'' (on 
one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, and sides); and (2) 
all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, 
footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in 
charts, tables, figures, and graphs, must be double-spaced (no more 
than 3 lines per vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, 
use no smaller than a 12-point font, and an average character density 
no greater than 18 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font 
or a typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch.
    The page limit does not apply to Part I--the cover sheet; Part II--
the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); Part 
IV--the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, 
resumes, bibliography, and letters of support. However, all of the 
application narrative must be included in Part III. If an application 
narrative uses a smaller print size, spacing, or margin that would make 
the narrative exceed the equivalent of the page limit, the application 
will not be considered for funding.
    Project Period: Up to 60 months.
    Program Authority: Section 685 of IDEA.

Special Education--Research and Innovation To Improve Services and 
Results for Children With Disabilities [CFDA No. 84.324]

    Purpose of Program: To produce, and advance the use of, knowledge 
to: (1) improve services provided under IDEA, including the practices 
of professionals and others involved in providing those services to 
children with disabilities; and (2) improve educational and early 
intervention results for infants, toddlers, and children with 
disabilities.
    Eligible Applicants: State and local educational agencies; 
institutions of higher education; other public agencies; private 
nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States; 
Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR 
Part 324.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR Part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Absolute Priority: Directed Research Projects (84.324D). The 
priority for Directed Research Projects in the notice of final priority 
for this program, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal 
Register, applies to this competition.
    Under this Directed Research Projects priority, a research project 
must address one of the eight focus areas. Following is the pertinent 
information for each focus area:
    Applications Available: May 12, 1998.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 19, 1998.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 20, 1998.
Focus 1--Beacons of Excellence
    Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months. Following the second year of the 
project, the Secretary may fund an optional six-month period for 
additional dissemination activities.

Focus 2--The Sustainability of Promising Innovations

    Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
    Project Period: Up to 48 months.
Focus 3--Research on Improving Reading Comprehension Results for 
Children with Learning Disabilities
    Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Focus 4--Studying Models That Bridge the Gap Between Research and 
Practice
    Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
    Project Period: Up to 48 months.
Focus 5--Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Large-Scale 
Assessment Programs
    Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.

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Focus 6--Synthesize and Communicate a Professional Knowledge
    Base: Contributions to Research to Practice.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
    Project Period: Up to 24 months. During the second year of the 
project, the Secretary may fund an optional six-month period for 
additional dissemination activities.
Focus 7--Improving the Delivery of Special Education and Related 
Services or Early Intervention Services to Children Who Are English 
Language Learners
    Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Focus 8--Educating Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
    Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    Maximum Award for All Focus Areas: The Secretary rejects and does 
not consider an application that proposes a budget exceeding $200,000 
for any single budget period of 12 months. This maximum award applies 
to any application for any Focus area. The Secretary may change the 
maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal Register.
    Page Limits for All Focus Areas: Part III of the application, the 
application narrative, is where an applicant addresses the selection 
criteria that are used by reviewers in evaluating an application. An 
applicant must limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 50 
double-spaced pages using the following standards: (1) A ``page'' is 
8'' x 11'' (on one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, and 
sides); and (2) all text in the application narrative, including 
titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as 
well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs, must be 
double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical inch). If using a 
proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-point font, and an 
average character density no greater than 18 characters per inch. If 
using a nonproportional font or a typewriter, do not use more than 12 
characters to the inch.
    The page limit does not apply to Part I--the cover sheet; Part II--
the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); Part 
IV--the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, 
resumes, bibliography, and letters of support. However, all of the 
application narrative must be included in Part III. If an application 
narrative uses a smaller print size, spacing, or margin that would make 
the narrative exceed the equivalent of the page limit, the application 
will not be considered for funding.
    Program Authority: Section 672 of IDEA.
    For Application Information Contact: For the priorities under the 
Special Education--Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve 
Services and Results for Children with Disabilities and the Special 
Education--Research and Innovation to Improve Results for Children with 
Disabilities, contact the U.S. Department of Education, 600 
Independence Avenue, S.W., room 3527, Switzer Building, Washington, 
D.C. 20202-2734. Telephone: (202) 205-8038. FAX: (202) 205-8105. 
Internet: Debra__S<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a2d6d7d0c6cbd4c3ccd6e2c7c68cc5cdd4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e99d9c9b8d809f88879da98c8dc78e869f">[email protected]</span></a>
    Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8953.
    Individuals with disabilities may obtain a copy of this notice in 
an alternate format (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer 
diskette) by calling (202) 205-8113.

Electronic Access to This Document

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Office toll free at 1-888-293-6498.
    Anyone may also view these documents in text copy only on an 
electronic bulletin board of the Department. Telephone: (202) 219-1511 
or, toll free, 1-800-222-4922. The documents are located under Option 
G--Files/Announcements, Bulletins, and Press Releases.


    Note: The official version of a document is the document 
published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: April 28, 1998.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers: Special Education--
Research and Innovation to Improve Services and Results for Children 
with Disabilities, 84.324; and Special Education--Technical 
Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for 
Children with Disabilities, 84.326)
Judith E. Heumann,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
[FR Doc. 98-11721 Filed 5-1-98; 8:45 am]
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