In this announcement, the Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) requests applications for research projects that will contribute to its special education research programs in Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education; Reading, Writing, and Language Development; Mathematics and Science Education; Social and Behavioral Outcomes to Support Learning; Transition Outcomes for Special Education Secondary Students; Cognition and Student Learning in Special Education; Professional Development for Teachers and Related Services Providers; Special Education Policy, Finance, and Systems; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Technology for Special Education; and Families of Children with Disabilities. For the FY2012 competition, the Institute will consider only applications that meet the requirements outlined below under Part II Research Grant Topics and Part III Requirements of the Proposed Research.