Dr. Robert Ochsendorf
(202) 219-2234
Robert.Ochsendorf@ed.gov

The Institute supports special education research and development centers (R&D Centers) that are intended to contribute significantly to the solution of special education problems in the United States by engaging in research, development, evaluation, and national leadership activities aimed at improving the education system, and ultimately, student achievement. Each of the R&D Centers conducts a focused program of research in its topic area. In addition, each Center conducts supplemental research within its broad topic area and provides national leadership in advancing evidence-based practice and policy within its topic area. For information on existing Institute special education R&D Centers, please see http://ies.ed.gov/ncser/projects/program.asp?ProgID=52.