Special Education Research and Development Center — 84.324C

In this Request for Applications (RFA), NCSER invites applications for the Special Education Research and Development Center program (ALN 84.324C). Research and Development (R&D) Centers conduct focused, scientific research on key education issues facing our nation. Through the Special Education R&D Center Program, researchers tackle complex special education problems and develop innovative solutions by engaging in research, development, evaluation, and national leadership activities aimed at improving the education system and, ultimately, student achievement.

For FY 2024, NCSER is accepting applications for a R&D Center on the K-12 Special Education Teacher Workforce (Teacher Workforce Center). The overarching goal of the Teacher Workforce Center is to provide national leadership on issues affecting the special education teacher workforce.