Iowa grows: growing and recruiting outstanding workforce for students

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Department Of Education Iowa $933,311 on October 1, 2026, under the Special Education - State Personnel Development program (CFDA 84.323) to fund the IOWA GROWS: GROWING AND RECRUITING OUTSTANDING WORKFORCE FOR STUDENTS project through September 30, 2027. Place of performance is Des Moines, Iowa. The program assists state educational agencies in reforming and improving systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational and transition services to improve results for children with disabilities. Personnel eligible for support include special education teachers, regular education teachers, principals, administrators, related services personnel, paraprofessionals, and early intervention personnel serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or children with disabilities. This award is a continuation grant, and recipients may apply for continuation awards annually for up to five years throughout the project period, subject to availability of appropriations and the Assistant Secretary's determination of substantial progress toward approved objectives.