OSERS-OSEP: Interdisciplinary Preparation of Early Intervention, Special Education, and Related Services Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs ALN: 84.325K FY25 NIA
This grant funds training programs to prepare professionals to serve children with disabilities who have high-intensity needs in early intervention, special education, and related services.
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Funder: U.S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Due Dates: June 26, 2025 (Applications) | August 25, 2025 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: $150,000–$350,000 per year; up to $1,250,000 total over 5 years; ~24 awards; no cost sharing required
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary preparation of personnel in early intervention, special education, and related services to serve children with disabilities who have high-intensity needs.
Key Information: At least 65% of the total award must support scholars; applicants may submit only one application per competition.
Description
This grant program funds interdisciplinary projects designed to prepare personnel at the master’s, educational specialist, or clinical doctoral degree levels (and, in certain cases, bachelor’s) in early intervention, special education, and related services. The focus is on equipping professionals to serve children with disabilities who have high-intensity needs, using evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary approaches. Projects must involve shared coursework, group assignments, and coordinated field or clinical experiences across two or more graduate degree programs (except for educational interpreter preparation, which may be at the bachelor’s level).
The program aims to address state-identified needs for qualified personnel and ensure these professionals have skills and knowledge grounded in scientifically based research. Two specific focus areas are supported:
- Preparing personnel to serve infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children with disabilities (Focus Area A)
- Preparing personnel to serve school-age children with disabilities (Focus Area B)
