This federal Project Grant award of $249,999.00 was provided by the 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). The grant, awarded to East Tennessee State University with a start date of September 1, 2024 and completion date of August 31, 2025, will fund the "INSPIRE APPALACHIA: INTEGRATING NECESSARY SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS FOR INCLUSIVE AND RESPONSIVE EDUCATION" initiative. This project aims to enhance the preparation of personnel, including special education, early intervention, and related services professionals, to improve services and outcomes for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities in the Appalachian region. As a sub-awardee, the Board of Regents Tennessee will contribute its expertise in educational program development, workforce training, and community health initiatives to support the broader goals of this grant.
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