The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education, recently requested applications for research projects that will contribute to a number of its research programs, including its special education research programs in such areas as: Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education; Reading, Writing, and Language Development; Cognition and Student Learning in Special Education; Professional Development for Teachers and Related Services Providers; and Special Education Policy. Applications became available April 21, 2011, or will become available by July 21, 2011, depending on the competition round for the particular request for applications (RFAs).
For more details on all the RFAs, including application deadlines (summer and/or fall deadlines), visit IES' Web site, or contact Catherine D. Clarke, ASHA's director of education and regulatory advocacy, via e-mail at cclarke@asha.org or by phone at 800-498-2071, ext. 5611.