Personnel development to improve services and results for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Langston University received a $250,000 Project Grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education—Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.325). This award supports personnel development and training initiatives designed to address workforce shortages in the special education field. The grant funds the preparation and professional development of special education teachers, early intervention personnel, and related services providers to ensure they possess the qualifications, skills, and knowledge necessary to serve children with intellectual and developmental disabilities effectively.

As a historically Black 1890 land-grant institution, Langston University will deliver research-based training and professional development activities that align with state-identified personnel needs in special education. The award supports the university's mission to serve underrepresented and underserved populations across Oklahoma and the Southeast through competency-based educator preparation. This grant complements Langston's broader special education and rehabilitation services portfolio, which includes concurrent federal awards totaling over $6.3 million in related personnel training and research capacity initiatives.