Special Education State Personnel Development

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Program Accomplishments

Approximately 47 projects received funding under this program in FY 2008.

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds must be used to address the objectives of the program.

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Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

State educational agencies.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and their families benefit from this program.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is covered under E.O.

12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as a single point of contact in his or her State to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedures

The standard application forms as furnished by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program.

Award Procedures

Applications are peer and made on approval of the Assistant Secretary, OSERS.

Deadlines

Deadlines are published in application notices in the Federal Register and may be accessed through the Department of Education website at http://www.ed.gov.

Authorization

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part D, Subpart 1.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Range is from 90 to 120 days.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Awards may be renewed annually for up to 5 years throughout the project period of the award, depending upon the availability of appropriations.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Typically from one to five years, subject to the availability of appropriations.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Progress reports are made on an annual basis.

Final reports are made at the end of the project period.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

The awardee shall maintain accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, revenues or other applicable credits acquired under its grant, as stated in award terms and conditions.

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0300-0-1-500.

Obigations

(Grants) FY 07 $50,146,000; FY 08 est $22,598,000; and FY 09 est $48,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

In fiscal year 2007, awards ranged from $500,000 to $2,200,000 with an average award of about $1,000,000.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

None.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Department of Education, OSERS Office of Special Education Programs 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm 4019 PCP, Washington, DC 20202-2600. Contact: Larry Wexler. E-mail: larry.wexler@ed.gov; Telephone: (202) 245-7571.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Criteria for selecting among grant applications will normally be selected from those in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR Part 75.210.