[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24731-24733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11721]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; Notice
Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 1998
SUMMARY: This notice provides closing dates and other information
regarding the transmittal of applications for fiscal year 1998
competitions under two programs authorized by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended. This notice supports the
National Education Goals by improving understanding of how to enable
children and youth with disabilities to reach higher levels of academic
achievement.
Note: The Department of Education is not bound by any estimates
in this notice.
Special Education--Technical Assistance and Dissemination to
Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities [CFDA
No. 84.326]
Purpose of Program
The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance and
information through such mechanisms as institutes, regional resource
centers, clearinghouses, and programs that support States and local
entities in building capacity, to improve early intervention,
educational, and transitional services and results for children with
disabilities and their families, and to address systemic-change goals
and priorities.
Eligible Applicants: State and local educational agencies;
institutions of higher education; other public agencies; private
nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States;
Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 76, 77, 79,
80, 81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) the selection criteria included in
regulations for these programs in 34 CFR 320.30.
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Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Absolute Priority 1--Center for Positive Behavioral Interventions and
Supports (84.326S)
The priority for the Center for Positive Behavioral Interventions
and Supports in the notice of final priority for this program,
published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, applies to
this competition.
Applications Available: May 12, 1998.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 2, 1998.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 31, 1998.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $650,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. The Secretary may change the maximum amount
through a notice published in the Federal Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the application
narrative, is where an applicant addresses the selection criteria that
are used by reviewers in evaluating an application. An applicant must
limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 70 double-spaced pages
using the following standards: (1) A ``page'' is 8\1/2\'' x 11'' (on
one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, and sides); and (2)
all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings,
footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in
charts, tables, figures, and graphs, must be double-spaced (no more
than 3 lines per vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font,
use no smaller than a 12-point font, and an average character density
no greater than 18 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font
or a typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch.
The page limit does not apply to Part I--the cover sheet; Part II--
the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); Part
IV--the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract,
resumes, bibliography, and letters of support. However, all of the
application narrative must be included in Part III. If an application
narrative uses a smaller print size, spacing, or margin that would make
the narrative exceed the equivalent of the page limit, the application
will not be considered for funding.
Project Period: Up to 60 months.
Absolute Priority 2--National Center on Dispute Resolution (84.326D)
The priority for the National Center on Dispute Resolution in the
notice of final priority for this program, published elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register, applies to this competition.
Applications Available: May 12, 1998.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 2, 1998.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 31, 1998.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an
application that proposes a budget exceeding $500,000 for any single
budget period of 12 months. The Secretary may change the maximum amount
through a notice published in the Federal Register.
Page Limits: Part III of the application, the application
narrative, is where an applicant addresses the selection criteria that
are used by reviewers in evaluating an application. An applicant must
limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 70 double-spaced pages
using the following standards: (1) A ``page'' is 8\1/2\'' x 11'' (on
one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, and sides); and (2)
all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings,
footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in
charts, tables, figures, and graphs, must be double-spaced (no more
than 3 lines per vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font,
use no smaller than a 12-point font, and an average character density
no greater than 18 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font
or a typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch.
The page limit does not apply to Part I--the cover sheet; Part II--
the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); Part
IV--the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract,
resumes, bibliography, and letters of support. However, all of the
application narrative must be included in Part III. If an application
narrative uses a smaller print size, spacing, or margin that would make
the narrative exceed the equivalent of the page limit, the application
will not be considered for funding.
Project Period: Up to 60 months.
Program Authority: Section 685 of IDEA.
Special Education--Research and Innovation To Improve Services and
Results for Children With Disabilities [CFDA No. 84.324]
Purpose of Program: To produce, and advance the use of, knowledge
to: (1) improve services provided under IDEA, including the practices
of professionals and others involved in providing those services to
children with disabilities; and (2) improve educational and early
intervention results for infants, toddlers, and children with
disabilities.
Eligible Applicants: State and local educational agencies;
institutions of higher education; other public agencies; private
nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States;
Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80,
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR
Part 324.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR Part 86 apply to institutions of
higher education only.
Absolute Priority: Directed Research Projects (84.324D). The
priority for Directed Research Projects in the notice of final priority
for this program, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal
Register, applies to this competition.
Under this Directed Research Projects priority, a research project
must address one of the eight focus areas. Following is the pertinent
information for each focus area:
Applications Available: May 12, 1998.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 19, 1998.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 20, 1998.
Focus 1--Beacons of Excellence
Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
Project Period: Up to 36 months. Following the second year of the
project, the Secretary may fund an optional six-month period for
additional dissemination activities.
Focus 2--The Sustainability of Promising Innovations
Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
Project Period: Up to 48 months.
Focus 3--Research on Improving Reading Comprehension Results for
Children with Learning Disabilities
Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Focus 4--Studying Models That Bridge the Gap Between Research and
Practice
Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
Project Period: Up to 48 months.
Focus 5--Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Large-Scale
Assessment Programs
Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.
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Focus 6--Synthesize and Communicate a Professional Knowledge
Base: Contributions to Research to Practice.
Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
Project Period: Up to 24 months. During the second year of the
project, the Secretary may fund an optional six-month period for
additional dissemination activities.
Focus 7--Improving the Delivery of Special Education and Related
Services or Early Intervention Services to Children Who Are English
Language Learners
Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Focus 8--Educating Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Estimated Number of Awards: 3.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Maximum Award for All Focus Areas: The Secretary rejects and does
not consider an application that proposes a budget exceeding $200,000
for any single budget period of 12 months. This maximum award applies
to any application for any Focus area. The Secretary may change the
maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal Register.
Page Limits for All Focus Areas: Part III of the application, the
application narrative, is where an applicant addresses the selection
criteria that are used by reviewers in evaluating an application. An
applicant must limit Part III to the equivalent of no more than 50
double-spaced pages using the following standards: (1) A ``page'' is
8'' x 11'' (on one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, and
sides); and (2) all text in the application narrative, including
titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as
well as all text in charts, tables, figures, and graphs, must be
double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per vertical inch). If using a
proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-point font, and an
average character density no greater than 18 characters per inch. If
using a nonproportional font or a typewriter, do not use more than 12
characters to the inch.
The page limit does not apply to Part I--the cover sheet; Part II--
the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); Part
IV--the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract,
resumes, bibliography, and letters of support. However, all of the
application narrative must be included in Part III. If an application
narrative uses a smaller print size, spacing, or margin that would make
the narrative exceed the equivalent of the page limit, the application
will not be considered for funding.
Program Authority: Section 672 of IDEA.
For Application Information Contact: For the priorities under the
Special Education--Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve
Services and Results for Children with Disabilities and the Special
Education--Research and Innovation to Improve Results for Children with
Disabilities, contact the U.S. Department of Education, 600
Independence Avenue, S.W., room 3527, Switzer Building, Washington,
D.C. 20202-2734. Telephone: (202) 205-8038. FAX: (202) 205-8105.
Internet: Debra__S[email protected]
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8953.
Individuals with disabilities may obtain a copy of this notice in
an alternate format (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer
diskette) by calling (202) 205-8113.
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G--Files/Announcements, Bulletins, and Press Releases.
Note: The official version of a document is the document
published in the Federal Register.
Dated: April 28, 1998.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers: Special Education--
Research and Innovation to Improve Services and Results for Children
with Disabilities, 84.324; and Special Education--Technical
Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for
Children with Disabilities, 84.326)
Judith E. Heumann,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
[FR Doc. 98-11721 Filed 5-1-98; 8:45 am]
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