The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $114,379.00 Project Grant to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) for the "NCCU: RISE UP FOR VI" program under the Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.325). The funding will support NCCU, a historically Black university, in developing an undergraduate pathway program to prepare inclusive specialists in visual impairments. The project aims to enhance the preparation of personnel serving infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, aligning with the federal grant program's objectives to address state-identified needs for qualified personnel and ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge derived from evidence-based practices. The project period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
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