Section 1462 (a)
(a) In general
The Secretary, on a competitive basis, shall award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, eligible entities to carry out 1 or more of the following objectives:
- (1) To help address the needs identified in the State plan described in section 1453(a)(2) of this title for personnel, as defined in section 1451(b) of this title, who meet the applicable requirements described in section 1412(a)(14) of this title, to work with infants or toddlers with disabilities, or children with disabilities, consistent with the qualifications described in section 1412(a)(14) of this title.
- (2) To ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined, through scientifically based research, to be successful in serving those children.
- (3) To encourage increased focus on academics and core content areas in special education personnel preparation programs.
- (4) To ensure that regular education teachers have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide instruction to students with disabilities in the regular education classroom.
- (5) To ensure that all special education teachers meet the qualifications described in section 1412(a)(14)(C) of this title.
- (6) To ensure that preservice and in-service personnel preparation programs include training in—
- (A) the use of new technologies;
- (B) the area of early intervention, educational, and transition services;
- (C) effectively involving parents; and
- (D) positive behavioral supports.
- (7) To provide high-quality professional development for principals, superintendents, and other administrators, including training in—
- (A) instructional leadership;
- (B) behavioral supports in the school and classroom;
- (C) paperwork reduction;
- (D) promoting improved collaboration between special education and general education teachers;
- (E) assessment and accountability;
- (F) ensuring effective learning environments; and
- (G) fostering positive relationships with parents.
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