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Part B Formula Grants IDEA Part B Formula Grants assist states in providing a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities, ages three through Overview Grants to States OSEP Navigation.

Printable view. How Do I Find Information About Our mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Help state educational agencies reform and improve their systems for personnel preparation and professional development of individuals providing early intervention, educational, and transition services to improve results for children with disabilities.

Help states meet state-identified needs for adequate numbers of fully-certified personnel to serve children with disabilities by supporting competitive awards.

Improve services provided under the IDEA, including the practices of professionals and others involved in providing services that promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities. Office Contacts. More Resources. IDEA Website. Early Learning. ED Data Express. OSEP Navigation.

Department of Education. The mission of the Office of Special Education Programs OSEP is to lead the nation's efforts to improve outcomes for children with disabilities, birth through 21, and their families, ensuring access to fair, equitable, and high-quality education and services.

Our vision is for a world in which individuals with disabilities have unlimited opportunities to learn and to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives. OSEP administers the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA which authorizes formula grants to states under Part B, grants to lead agencies for the infants and families program under Part C, and discretionary grants under Part D to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support grants for state personnel development, technical assistance and dissemination, technology, personnel development, and parent-training and information centers.

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