State Improvement Grant Abstract

Program Description:
The purpose of this program, authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997, is to assist State educational agencies and their partners referred to in Section 652(b) of IDEA with reforming and improving their systems for providing educational, early intervention, and transitional services, including their systems for professional development, technical assistance, and dissemination of knowledge about best practices, to improve results for children with disabilities.

Who is Eligible to Apply:
Under the competitive State Improvement Grant program, established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997, states can apply for funding to reform and improve their systems for providing educational, early intervention and transitional services. States are required to use 75 percent of the money for the professional development of educators, administrators and related services personnel. Addressing this need, many states combine grant funds with professional development resources from other federal programs. Remaining dollars can be used for technical assistance and disseminating information about best educational practices to improve results for children with disabilities.

Amount of Funds Available:
Wisconsin was awarded $6.5 million over 5 years.

Application Due Date:
No new awards are available at this time.

For more information, contact:
Deborah Bilzing, M.S./NCC
State Improvement Grant Coordinator
608-266-7987
deborah.bilzing@dpi.wi.gov

Links to application materials or other grant information:
State Improvement Grant (SIG) Introduction
CESA #7 SIG Grant Website

For questions about this information, contact Deborah J. Bilzing (608) 266-7987

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