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(i) The qualifications of the project

director (if one is to be used);

(ii) The qualifications of each of the

other key personnel to be used in the

project;

(iii) The time that each person

referred to in paragraph (b)(1)(i) and (ii)

of this section will commit to the

project; and

(iv) How the applicant, as part of its

nondiscriminatory employment

practices, will ensure that its personnel

are selected for employment without

regard to race, color, national origin,

gender, age, or handicapping condition.

(2) To determine personnel

qualifications under paragraph (b)(1)(i)

and (ii) of this section, the Secretary

considers—

(i) Experience and training in fields

related to the objectives of the project;

and

(ii) Any other qualifications that

pertain to the quality of the project.

(c) Budget and cost-effectiveness. (5

points) The Secretary reviews each

application to determine the extent to

which—

(1) The budget is adequate to support

the project; and

(2) Costs are reasonable in relation to

the objectives of the project.

(d) Evaluation plan. (10 points) The

Secretary reviews each application to

determine the quality of the evaluation

plan for the project, including the extent

to which the applicant’s methods of

evaluation—

(1) Are appropriate to the project; and

(2) To the extent possible, are

objective and produce data that are

quantifiable.

(e) Adequacy of resources. (10 points)

The Secretary reviews each application

to determine the adequacy of the

resources that the applicant plans to

devote to the project, including

facilities, equipment, and supplies.

(f) Evidence of need. (10 points) (1)

The Secretary reviews each application

to assess whether the need for the

proposed technical assistance has been

adequately justified.

(2) The Secretary determines the

extent to which the application—

(i) Describes the technical assistance

needs to be addressed by the project;

(ii) Describes how the applicant

identified those needs;

(iii) Describes how those needs will

be met by the project; and

(iv) Describes the benefits to be gained

by meeting those needs.

(g) Project design. (40 points) (1) The

Secretary reviews each application to

evaluate the quality of the proposed

technical assistance project design.

(2) The Secretary determines the

extent to which—

(i) The technical assistance objectives

are designed to meet the identified

needs and are clearly defined,

measurable, and achievable;

(ii) The content of the proposed

technical assistance and instructional

approach are appropriate for the project

participants.

(3) The Secretary determines the

extent to which each application

provides for—

(i) A method for gaining the

participation of prospective target

populations in need of technical

assistance;

(ii) Innovative procedures for

disseminating information and

imparting skills to project participants;

and

(iii) Use of current research findings

and information on model practices in

providing the technical assistance.

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of

Higher Education (IHEs), State

educational agencies (SEAs), Local

educational agencies (LEAs), and other

public or private non-profit institutions

or agencies.

Intergovernmental Review

This program is subject to the

requirements of Executive Order 12372

and the regulations in 34 CFR Part 79.

The objective of the Executive order is

to foster an intergovernmental

partnership and a strengthened

federalism by relying on processes

developed by State and local

governments for coordination and

review of proposed Federal financial

assistance.

In accordance with the order, this

document is intended to provide early

notification of the Department’s specific

plans and actions for this program.

Applicable Program Regulations: 34

CFR Part 326 and 34 CFR Part 426.

Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1425, 20

U.S.C. 2420a, 29 U.S.C. 761a(b) (4) and (6),

29 U.S.C. 777a(d), and 20 U.S.C. 1231(b).

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Number 84.158, Secondary Education and

Transitional Services for Youth with

Disabilities Program)

Dated: April 13, 1995.

Howard R. Moses,

Acting Assistant Secretary for Special

Education and Rehabilitative Services.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[CFDA No.: 84.158]

Secondary Education and Transitional

Services for Youth With Disabilities

Program; Notice Inviting Applications

for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY)

1995

Purpose of Program: To assist youth

with disabilities in the transition from

secondary school to postsecondary

environments, such as competitive or

supported employment, and to ensure

that secondary special education and

transitional services result in

competitive or supported employment

for youth with disabilities.

This priority support the National

Educational Goals by assisting those

with disabilities in meeting school

readiness and adult literacy goals.

Elibible Applicants: Institutions of

higher education (IHEs), State

educational agencies (SEAs), Local

educational agencies (LEAs), and other

public or private nonprofit institutions

or agencies.

Deadline for Transmittal of

Applications: June 2, 1995.

Deadline for Intergovernmental

Review: August 1, 1995.

Applications Available: April 18,

1995.

Available Funds: $1,400,000.

Estimated Range of Awards:

$1,400,000

Estimated Average Size of Awards:

$1,400,000

Estimated Number of Awards: 1

Project Period: Up to 60 months

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 in

34 CFR Parts 326 and 426.

Priority: The priority in the notice of

final priority for this program, as

published elsewhere in this issue of the

Federal Register applies to this

competition.

For Applications: To request an

application telephone (202) 205–8162.

Individuals who use a

telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD) may call the TDD number at (202)

205–8169.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Michael Ward, U.S. Department of

Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.,

Room 4624, Switzer Building,

Washington, D.C. 20202–2644.

Telephone : (202) 205–8163. Individuals

who use a telecommunications device

for the deaf (TDD) may call the TDD

number at (202) 205–8169.

Information about the Department’s

funding opportunities including copies
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of application notices for discretionary

grant competitions, can be viewed on

the Department’s electronic bulletin

board (ED Board), telephone (202) 260–

9950; or on the Internet Gopher Server

at GOPHER.ED.GOV (under

Announcements, Bulletins, and Press

Releases). However, the official

application notice for a discretionary

grant competition is the notice

published in the Federal Register.

Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1425, 20

U.S.C. 2420a, 20 U.S.C. 761a(b) (4) and (6),

29 U.S.C. 777a(d), and 20 U.S.C. 1231(b).

Dated: April 13, 1995.

Howard R. Moses,

Acting Assistant Secretary for Special

Education and Rehabilitative Services.

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