U.S. Department of Education - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

*UPDATE for selection criteria and deadline extended to April 7! GRANT OPPORTUNITY | American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Federal Register correction notice: https://lnkd.in/gV4S6R7P More info: https://lnkd.in/gYm6p5QS #OSERSGrants

Application deadline extended to March 31! GRANT OPPORTUNITY | Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Training and Technical Assistance. Federal Register correction notice: https://lnkd.in/g-JzDNJZ More info: https://lnkd.in/g_6bZ7JG #OSERSGrants

?? The newly revised page for military families from the Center for Parent Information and Resources contains resources to support military families through changes in duty stations and other challenges.? ? ??https://lnkd.in/giDmZ2vj

New Guidance: Supporting High-Quality Preschool with Title I Funds The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services jointly released the guidance “Supporting High-Quality Preschool with Title I Funds.” The guidance provides information for local education agencies and schools on the Head Start Performance Standards that apply when the LEA or school uses Title I funds to support an early education program. Guidance: https://lnkd.in/ggPt5QHT

The latest professional development module in the “Teaching Children Who Are Deafblind” series is now available. “Communicating with Children Who Are Deafblind” explores the many ways children who are deafblind communicate and provides essential information, strategies, and detailed examples. Like other modules in the series, it was specifically designed for professional development providers to use in training programs and courses. Check out the full series here: https://lnkd.in/d7hG7n38.

?? The February U.S. Department of Education Early Learning Newsletter is live. In this issue: supporting high-quality preschool with Title 1 Funds, individualized family service plans resources, webinars, resources and more. ? ?? https://lnkd.in/dTZT4Hhy

The February OSEP Update is out. In this issue: OSEP's 2025 Conference information and save the date, department updates and announcements, news from our centers and more. ??? https://lnkd.in/gKKpwHTC

GRANT OPPORTUNITY | Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Training and Technical Assistance. Federal Register: https://lnkd.in/gri2stfy Correction notice: https://lnkd.in/gc6rZuUE More info: https://lnkd.in/gRFn22Gv #OSERSGrants

January is Braille Literacy Month. Braille empowers independence and opens doors for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Check out American Printing House for the Blind's Braille Brain for free online braille learning curriculum: https://lnkd.in/ert4H-Q5. #BrailleLiteracy

View the latest OSERS Bulletin. This edition includes guidance on postsecondary transition for students with disabilities and inclusive practices, dear colleague letters on restraint and seclusion, the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, and personnel retention. Plus, resources, videos, grant announcements and more. ?? https://lnkd.in/e3hvuqZS