Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 160-1-4-.278

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 17, 2024

Rule 160-1-4-.278 - State Personnel Development Grant for Special Education

1. Purpose of Grant. The purpose of this grant is to support the implementation of scientifically-based intervention strategies in academics and dropout prevention to increase student achievement in reading and math, increase graduation rates and improve post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities.

2. Term and Conditions. Recipient Local Units of Administrations (LUAs) must meet the federal eligibility criteria and state criteria including application requirements and deadlines for expenditure. Recipients must comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and all federal and state rules and regulations implementing IDEA. Recipients must maintain data for analysis and reporting. Recipients must submit a budget for approval and complete a quarterly financial report.

3. Eligible Recipients. LUAs that create partnerships with Georgia Learning Resource System Centers, local school systems and other agencies to support the implementation of scientifically-based intervention strategies and implement long term evidence-based professional learning activities are eligible for a grant award.

4. Criteria for Award. Applications are reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education for adherence to the terms and conditions described above and by calculating the total state funds the applicant earned for the teacher in the requested low incidence disability area. Grant awards will be determined based on adherence to identified grant goals outlined by the Georgia Department of Education and the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.

5. Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Requests for information and applications should be made to Division for Special Education Supports, Georgia Department of Education, 1870 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.278

O.C.G.A. Secs. 20-2-14, 20-2-152, 20-2-240.

Original grant description entitled "State Personnel Development Grant for Special Education" submitted April 1, 2010.