Awards formula grants to states to assist them in implementing statewide systems of coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary, interagency programs and making early intervention services available to children with disabilities, aged birth through two, and their families. Read More
Supporting Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Corrections
Paints a picture of youth with disabilities in juvenile corrections in the United States and provides related resources from the IRIS Center. Read More
Institutional Programs Development Division – Home Page
Explains the mission, programs, other initiatives, and contacts of the Institutional Programs Development Division, which provides funding in a number of areas to postsecondary institutions, and serves data analysis, IT support and program improvement functions. Read More
Institutional Service Home Page
Outlines and links to all Institutional Service programs by divisions. Explains the work of Institutional Service. Read More
OSEP: Program Funded Activities
Explains the different types of grants supported by the Office of Special Education Programs and authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Read More
OSEP: RTP, Elementary and Middle School Team
Explains the role of the Elementary and Middle School Team in the OSERS Office of Special Education Programs and the types of programs for children with disabilities they support. Read More
Special Olympics Education Programs
Provides opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to engage in sports training and competitive activities, leading to improvements in the quality of life. Read More
Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Coordinating Center
Works to build a valid and reliable knowledge base around program components often linked to postsecondary outcomes. Read More
A Majority of College Students with Disabilities Do Not Inform School, New NCES Data Show
Press release on NCES data showing that most students with disabilities do not inform their college. Also examines the related support gap. Read More
Category Archives: Intellectual Disability
All OSERS blog posts in the “intellectual disability” category. Read More