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 Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (ETechM2 Program) aims to enhance educational outcomes for children with disabilities. This is achieved by promoting the development and use of technology, supporting educational activities that benefit children with disabilities in the classroom, ensuring timely access to accessible educational materials, and providing support for captioning and video description suitable for classroom use.