In this Request for Applications (RFA), IES invites applications for Research to Accelerate Pandemic Recovery in Special Education (ALN 84.324X). The purpose of this program is to address the urgent challenges faced by districts and schools in supporting students with or at risk for disabilities, their teachers, and their families in the aftermath of the pandemic. Consistent with the authority provided in Sec. 2010 of the American Rescue Plan, IES seeks applications for research that directly addresses a pandemic-related problem, issue, or intervention (program, policy, or practice); has the potential to significantly and rapidly improve outcomes for students with or at risk for disabilities; and will provide actionable and timely results to districts and schools
