Purpose of Program: The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education to work with children, including infants and toddlers, with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children.Show citation box

Priorities: In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(iv), this priority is from allowable activities specified in the statute (see sections 662 and 681 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)).Show citation box

Absolute Priority: For FY 2012 and any subsequent year in which we make awards from the list of unfunded applicants from this competition, this priority is an absolute priority. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), we consider only applications that meet this priority.Show citation box

This priority is:

Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel

Source: Federal Register

Available at: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/03/22/2012-6945/applications-for-new-awards-personnel-development-to-improve-services-and-results-for-children-with#p-9