Dept. of Ed Postsecondary Education Center for Individuals Who Are Deaf- FY 11

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

CFDA: 84.326D

Federal FON: ED-GRANTS-080911-001

Solicitation Date: 08/09/2011

Application Due: 09/08/2011

The purpose of this program is to support a Postsecondary Education Center for Individuals Who Are Deaf, which will support postsecondary institutions, working with other relevant organizations and public agencies, to more effectively address the postsecondary, vocational, technical, continuing, and adult education needs of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing with co-occurring disabilities such as learning and emotional disabilities, so that a greater number and proportion of these students persist in and complete college or other postsecondary education and training.

The center will:
*Provide postsecondary institutions and other relevant organizations and public agencies with technical assistance on programs, practices, and activities that postsecondary institutions could use to improve the completion and persistence of students who are deaf or hard of hearing
*Provide professional development opportunities through local, state, regional, and national in-person or online trainings to postsecondary educators and other individuals who provide educational services to postsecondary students who are deaf
*Provide training and information about how postsecondary institutions and other relevant organizations and public agencies can utilize technology to provide and promote access and accommodations for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing

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