Public Law 108- 446: IDEA 2004: Part D
Part D of IDEA 2004 authorizes national program activities and federal funding for Research and innovation, Personnel preparation, Technical assistance and dissemination, Parent training and information, Technology, Media services, and Studies and evaluation.
The purpose of this subpart is to assist State educational agencies, and their partners in reforming and improving their systems for providing educational, early intervention, and transitional services, including their systems for professional development, technical assistance, and dissemination of knowledge about best practices, to improve results for children with disabilities.
Additional information can be found on the OSEP website: (http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html)
- Formula grants to states;
- Discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research and demonstrations;
- Technical assistance and dissemination; and
- Parent-training and information centers.
Sub-Topic: National Studies
Sub-Topic: Technical Assistance Investments
Sub-Topic: Personnel Preparation Investments
Sub-Topic: Research Investments
