This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under CFDA 84.325 - Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities - provides $132,691 to the University of New Mexico (UNM) for the "PROJECT MESA: MULTILINGUAL, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD SOCIAL COMMUNICATION APPROACHES" initiative. This 12-month project aims to enhance the preparation of personnel who work with infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities by developing specialized degree programs, training initiatives, and applied research projects focused on preparing special education, early intervention, and related services professionals. The award to UNM, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, leverages the university's expertise across disciplines to advance the program's objectives of addressing state-identified needs for qualified personnel and ensuring these professionals have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively serve children with disabilities.
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