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. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, and appropriate nonprofit agencies. The priority for Preparation of Special Education, Related Services, and Early Intervention Personnel to Serve Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Youth with Low-Incidence Disabilities in the notice of final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, applies to this competition. May 10, 1996. Multi-year projects will be level funded unless there are increases in costs attributable to significant changes in activity level, and funds are available.
Applications are available in alternative formats upon request.
Types of projects that may be supported under the program include, but are not limited to, research, development, and demonstration projects. Funds may also be used to develop and demonstrate approaches to assist and prevent children with emotional and behavioral problems from developing serious emotional disturbance. The regulations in 34 CFR Part 86 apply to institutions of higher education only. May 10, 1996. It is anticipated that the project will be level funded in years two through five, unless there are increases in costs attributable to significant changes in activity level, and funds are available.