Office of special education programs

The Office of Special Education Programs OSEP is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of IDEA authorizes formula grants to states and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technology and personnel development and parent-training and information centers. Discretionary grants are grants awarded through a competitive process and OSEP maintains a listing of new discretionary funding opportunities.

What's New! In addition to its rigorous academics, NIST provides students with an expansive World Languages Programme and more than extra-curricular activities. Harrow International School, Bangkok, southern Thailand, is a privately owned independent school comprising Early Years, Primary, Preparatory and Secondary sections and is modelled on the traditions of the British public school system. The school received full Accreditation from CIS in At HIS the medium of instruction is English.

The latter prepares students for admission to leading universities in the UK and worldwide. Programs are taught in English. We provide day and boarding programmes. We are a caring, active, forward-thinking and professional institution that provides first rate education in a safe and nurturing environment with smaller class sizes.

We pride ourselves on caring for the individual by promoting personal development, academic excellence and sound preparations for a global future. We help students develop their character through a wide range of educational pursuits and extra-curricular activities, whilst nurturing their personal qualities and self-esteem at every opportunity. We promote academic excellence within respectful and caring atmosphere where traditional standards are valued.

We have plans to adopt the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in their final years to qualify our students for higher education anywhere in the world. Monitoring, Review, and Support. Regional Supports. Technical Assistance and Guidance. Guidance to Texas public schools in their implementation of strong and effective programs.

This is a resource backed by TEA to inform and support parents, teachers, and anyone committed to the success of children with disabilities. Phone: Fax: Email: sped tea. Agency Finances. Contact Us. Other Services. General Information. Charter Schools. District Initiatives.

School Boards. The TRiO programs are federally funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support middle school through post-graduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree. TRiO programs provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access and retention. Skip to Content Skip to Navigation.