IES seeks to improve the quality of education and opportunities for all children and students with disabilities or who are at risk for disabilities. The National Center for Special Education Research has a broad array of research programs that cover support and interventions for children from birth to postsecondary education; families of students with disabilities; and professional development for teachers and other instructional personnel.
The National Center for Education Research offers research grants in 11 different topics related to education from early childhood and K–12, to postsecondary and beyond.