Provides formula grants to states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to make available special education and related services for children with disabilities aged 3 through 5. Read More
Talent Search Program
Provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. Like other program grants, projects include programs and activities specifically designed for students with disabilities, among other underserved populations. Read More
Special Education — Parent Training and Information Centers. (ALN: 84.328)
Centers focused on serving parents of children with disabilities living nearby. They also play a role in mediation between educational agencies and parents. Read More
2023 Annual Report to Congress on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Report to Congress describing the nation’s progress in providing education or early intervention services to children, infants, and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Also discusses related rights, assistance to states in providing services, and addressing the effectiveness of such efforts. Read More
Early Childhood Education for Children with Disabilities Evidence Review Protocol
Review focused on interventions for the school readiness of children with disabilities in early education. Read More
OSEP Grant Opportunities and Funding
Outlines the various types of grants and funding offered by the Office of Special Education Programs and offers further resources for grant applicants. Read More
The Post-High School Outcomes of Young Adults With Disabilities up to 6 Years After High School: Key Findings From the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2
Presents key findings from a study on post-high school outcomes of young adults with disabilities. Read More
Evaluation and Assessment
Explains the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requirement for states to evaluate those referred to the IDEA program for infants and toddlers with disabilities if they are suspected of having a possible developmental delay or disability. Includes a Spanish translation. Read More
The Post-High School Outcomes of Young Adults With Disabilities up to 8 Years After High School: A Report From the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2
Presents key findings from a study on post-high school outcomes of young adults with disabilities. Read More
Guidance on Creating an Effective Memorandum of Understanding to Support High-Quality Inclusive Early Childhood Systems (Oct. 5, 2022)
Explain that state and local educational agencies and Head Start programs have responsibilities for implementing IDEA to ensure that children with disabilities enrolled in Head Start programs receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Read More