Special educators of excellence and dedication to students (seeds)absolute priority 1 focus area b: preparing personnel to serve school-age children with disabilities

CAL Poly Pomona Foundation Inc. received a $321,015 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.325) on October 1, 2025. This award, designated under the SEEDS (Special Educators of Excellence and Dedication to Students) Absolute Priority 1 Focus Area B initiative, supports the preparation of personnel to serve school-age children with disabilities. The project, based in Pomona, California, will operate through September 30, 2026.

Under this grant, CAL Poly Pomona Foundation Inc. will deliver research-based training and professional development designed to prepare special education and related services personnel with the qualifications and competencies necessary to serve children with disabilities. The award supports the university's efforts to address State-identified workforce needs by developing fully certified personnel equipped with evidence-based skills and knowledge for special education service delivery in school settings.