CFDA#
84.327S
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Funder Type
Federal Government
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IT Classification
A - Primarily intended to fund technology
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Authority
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Summary
The purposes of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (ETechM2 Program) are to improve results for children with disabilities by:
- Promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology;
- Supporting educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom or children with disabilities;
- Providing support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom; and
- Providing accessible educational materials to students with disabilities in a timely manner
The evolution and recent developments in educational technology tools integrating AI have generated increased interest in the potential of AI to transform and support innovations in learning across educational settings for all learners, including learners with disabilities The term ‘‘artificial intelligence'' or ‘‘AI'' is defined under this program as a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. Artificial intelligence systems use machine- and human-based inputs to perceive real and virtual environments; abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and use model inference to formulate options for information or action. Such opportunities for using AI in educational technologies include promising innovations to improve student-educator interactions, address individual learner needs and leverage learner strengths, refine feedback loops that improve learner outcomes, and support educators by reducing administrative task burden and improving practices.
History of Funding
Approximately $2,500,000 was available in total funding for FY20
Previous funding information is available at: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/oseptms/awards.html.
Additional Information
For 2024, this program has identified one absolute priority and one competitive priority.
Absolute Priority: Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Meet Individual Needs of Students with Disabilities Through Learning and Assessment.
The purpose of this priority is to fund four cooperative agreements to establish and operate projects that achieve, at a minimum, the following expected outcomes:
- Improved student outcomes using an evidence-based technology-based tool or approach that integrates AI;
- Improved educator use and knowledge of an evidence-based technology-based tool or approach using AI to deliver effective instruction to students with disabilities;
- Improved educator collaboration and professional learning opportunities focusing on improving outcomes for students with disabilities using an evidence-based technology-based tool or approach using AI;
- Improved educator and family engagement regarding the use of an evidence-based technology-based tool or approach using AI to support student learning; and
- Sustained use of the evidence-based technology-based tool or approach using AI by aligning its use with existing instructional priorities and initiatives.
Competitive Preference Priority: Applications from New Potential Grantees
Under this priority, an applicant must demonstrate that the applicant has not had an active discretionary grant under the 84.327S program from which it seeks funds, including through membership in a group application submitted within the last 5 years.
Eligibility Details
Eligible applicants include State Educational Agencies (SEAs); Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that operate as LEAs under State law; Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs); Public agencies; Private nonprofit organizations; Freely associated states and outlying areas; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and For-profit organizations.
NOTE: A grantee under this competition may award subgrants to entities to directly carry out project activities described in its application to the following types of entities- IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and other public agencies suitable to carry out the activities proposed in the application.
Deadline Details
Applications are to be submitted by April 30, 2024. A similar deadline is assumed annually.
Award Details
Approximately $1,500,000 is available in total funding for FY24. The average award is expected to be $375,000 per year. 4 awards are expected to be made. Project period is up to 60 months. There is no cost share/match required.
Grantees may, but are not required to, use up to the first 12 months of the performance period and up to $200,000 of funds awarded in the first budget period for project development activities, including technology enhancement, prior to implementing the tool or approach in instructional settings. If an applicant proposes to use the first year for project development activities, then the applicant must provide sufficient justification, including the goals, objectives, and intended outcomes at the end of year one.
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