Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, and other appropriate nonprofit agencies.
In some instances, the description of the absolute priority identified below differs from applicable regulatory provisions in 34 CFR 318. These changes, as well as any supplementary information provided under the priority that is not found in the regulations, represent interpretative guidance and are provided for purposes of clarification. These interpretations do not substantively change the regulations. This priority supports projects designed to provide preservice preparation of personnel who serve infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. The improvement of existing programs designed to increase the capacity and quality of preservice training.