The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) works to improve the achievement of students in preschool through secondary school. The office also works to ensure equal education opportunities for all, and to provide assistance to state and local schools.
The grant program aims to support states in addressing their identified needs for personnel preparation in the fields of special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education for children, including infants, toddlers, and youth with disabilities. It seeks to ensure that such personnel are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired from practices proven through scientifically based research to be effective in serving these children. This is encompassed under Assistance Listing Number 84.325B, highlighting the program's focus on improving educational outcomes for children with disabilities by enhancing the quality of their educators and support staff.