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OSP Dates, Updates and Insights
April 13, 2012
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Computers and Technology
U.S. Department of Education; Education Technology: supports research on education technology tools that
are designed to provide or support instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science (including prereading, pre-writing, early mathematics, and early science) or to provide professional development for
teachers related to instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science. Applications are due June 21,
2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Education
National Education Association Foundation; NEA Foundation Grants: provides grants to improve academic
achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject areas.
Student Achievement Grants. Applications are due June 1, 2012. For more information, visit
http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/educators/grant-programs/grant-application/
U.S. Department of Education; Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning: supports research on
interventions designed to improve social skills and behaviors that support academic and other important
school-related outcomes (e.g. attendance, high school graduation rates) in typically developing students in K12. See Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Education Technology: supports research on education technology tools that
are designed to provide or support instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science (including prereading, pre-writing, early mathematics, and early science) or to provide professional development for
teachers related to instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science. Applications are due June 21,
2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Postsecondary and Adult Education Research: supports the improvement of
reading, writing, and numeracy skills of learners in adult education programs; the enhancement of targeted
learning outcomes of postsecondary students; and the increase in access to, persistence in, and completion
of postsecondary education. The long-term outcome of this program will be an array of tools and strategies
that have been documented to be effective for improving education outcomes of adult learners and
postsecondary students at the college level. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding
U.S. Department of Education; English Learners: intends to contribute to improvement of academic
achievement in reading, writing, mathematics, or science, as well as other school outcomes (e.g., graduation
rates, access to postsecondary education) for students who are English learners (EL). The long-term outcome
of this program will be an array of tools and strategies that have been documented to be effective for
improving academic outcomes for EL students. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information,
visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education Special Education: Research: Professional Development: supports research to
identify effective strategies for improving the performance of current teachers, other instructional personnel,
and related services providers in ways that increase reading, writing, language, mathematics, science, social,
behavioral, or secondary transitional outcomes, as well as functional skills that improve the educational
outcomes of K-12 students with disabilities or at risk for disabilities. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For
more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education Effective Teachers and Effective Teaching: This program will identify effective
strategies for improving the performance of classroom teachers in ways that increase student learning and
school achievement in reading, writing, mathematics and the sciences for K-12 students. The long term
outcomes of this program will be an array of programs, assessments, and strategies that have been
demonstrated to be effective for improving and assessing teacher quality in ways that are linked to increases
in student achievement. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Statistical and Research Methodology in Education: supports research to
advance education research methodologies and statistical analyses. The long-term outcome of this research
program will be a wide-range of methodological and statistical tools that will enable education scientists to
conduct rigorous education research. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Improving Education Systems: Policies, Organization, Management, and
Leadership: supports the improvement of student learning through direct improvements in the organization
and management of schools and education systems and through the establishment of policies intended to
foster such improvements. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education: Cognition and Student Learning: supports research that uses recent
advances in cognitive science to address significant educational problems in order to establish a scientific
foundation for educational practice by supporting research on key processes of attention, memory, and
reasoning that are essential for academic achievement. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more
information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Special Education Research: Families of Children with Disabilities: The
purpose of this research program is to identify effective strategies for improving family involvement/support
in the education of their child with a disability in ways that ultimately improve educational or transition
outcomes for K-12 students with disabilities. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding
U.S. Department of Education; Mathematics and Science Education Research: supports research that will
identify and support new and ongoing interventions in mathematics and science education that improves
math achievement for all students in K-12 and closes the achievement gap in these academic areas.
Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Special Education Research: Autism Spectrum Disorders: supports research
that contributes to the improvement of cognitive, communicative, academic, social, and behavioral outcomes
of children identified with autism spectrum disorder in preschool through high school. Applications are due
June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Early Learning Programs and Policies: intends to contribute to improvement
of school readiness skills (e.g., pre-reading, early mathematical skills, language, vocabulary, social skills) of
prekindergarten children. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Health
U.S. Department of Education; Special Education Research: Autism Spectrum Disorders: supports research
that contributes to the improvement of cognitive, communicative, academic, social, and behavioral outcomes
of children identified with autism spectrum disorder in preschool through high school. Applications are due
June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Humanities and Language
U.S. Department of Education Special Education: Research: Professional Development: supports research to
identify effective strategies for improving the performance of current teachers, other instructional personnel,
and related services providers in ways that increase reading, writing, language, mathematics, science, social,
behavioral, or secondary transitional outcomes, as well as functional skills that improve the educational
outcomes of K-12 students with disabilities or at risk for disabilities. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For
more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; English Learners: intends to contribute to improvement of academic
achievement in reading, writing, mathematics, or science, as well as other school outcomes (e.g., graduation
rates, access to postsecondary education) for students who are English learners (EL). The long-term outcome
of this program will be an array of tools and strategies that have been documented to be effective for
improving academic outcomes for EL students. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information,
visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Early Learning Programs and Policies: intends to contribute to improvement
of school readiness skills (e.g., pre-reading, early mathematical skills, language, vocabulary, social skills) of
prekindergarten children. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Education Technology: supports research on education technology tools that
are designed to provide or support instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science (including prereading, pre-writing, early mathematics, and early science) or to provide professional development for
teachers related to instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science. Applications are due June 21,
2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education Effective Teachers and Effective Teaching: This program will identify effective
strategies for improving the performance of classroom teachers in ways that increase student learning and
school achievement in reading, writing, mathematics and the sciences for K-12 students. The long term
outcomes of this program will be an array of programs, assessments, and strategies that have been
demonstrated to be effective for improving and assessing teacher quality in ways that are linked to increases
in student achievement. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Reading and Writing Education Research: supports projects to expand
scientific knowledge of how students develop proficient levels of reading and writing comprehension, how
reading and writing comprehension can be taught most optimally, and how it can be assessed in ways that
reflect and advance current understanding of reading and writing comprehension and its development.
Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Physical Sciences and Math
U.S. Department of Education; Early Learning Programs and Policies: intends to contribute to improvement
of school readiness skills (e.g., pre-reading, early mathematical skills, language, vocabulary, social skills) of
prekindergarten children. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Education Technology: supports research on education technology tools that
are designed to provide or support instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science (including prereading, pre-writing, early mathematics, and early science) or to provide professional development for
teachers related to instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science. Applications are due June 21,
2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education Effective Teachers and Effective Teaching: This program will identify effective
strategies for improving the performance of classroom teachers in ways that increase student learning and
school achievement in reading, writing, mathematics and the sciences for K-12 students. The long term
outcomes of this program will be an array of programs, assessments, and strategies that have been
demonstrated to be effective for improving and assessing teacher quality in ways that are linked to increases
in student achievement. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; English Learners: intends to contribute to improvement of academic
achievement in reading, writing, mathematics, or science, as well as other school outcomes (e.g., graduation
rates, access to postsecondary education) for students who are English learners (EL). The long-term outcome
of this program will be an array of tools and strategies that have been documented to be effective for
improving academic outcomes for EL students. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information,
visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Mathematics and Science Education Research: supports research that will
identify and support new and ongoing interventions in mathematics and science education that improves
math achievement for all students in K-12 and closes the achievement gap in these academic areas.
Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Special Education Research: Transition Outcomes for Secondary Students:
The purpose of the research program is to contribute to the improvement of transition outcomes for
secondary students with disabilities. Transition outcomes include the behavioral, social, communicative,
functional, occupational, and academic skills that enable young adults with disabilities to obtain and hold
meaningful employment, live independently, and obtain further education and training. Applications are due
June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Statistical and Research Methodology in Education: supports research to
advance education research methodologies and statistical analyses. The long-term outcome of this research
program will be a wide-range of methodological and statistical tools that will enable education scientists to
conduct rigorous education research. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education Special Education: Research: Professional Development: supports research to
identify effective strategies for improving the performance of current teachers, other instructional personnel,
and related services providers in ways that increase reading, writing, language, mathematics, science, social,
behavioral, or secondary transitional outcomes, as well as functional skills that improve the educational
outcomes of K-12 students with disabilities or at risk for disabilities. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For
more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Psychology
U.S. Department of Education; Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning: supports research on
interventions designed to improve social skills and behaviors that support academic and other important
school-related outcomes (e.g. attendance, high school graduation rates) in typically developing students in K12. See Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Special Education Research: Transition Outcomes for Secondary Students:
The purpose of the research program is to contribute to the improvement of transition outcomes for
secondary students with disabilities. Transition outcomes include the behavioral, social, communicative,
functional, occupational, and academic skills that enable young adults with disabilities to obtain and hold
meaningful employment, live independently, and obtain further education and training. Applications are due
June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Special Education Research: Autism Spectrum Disorders: supports research
that contributes to the improvement of cognitive, communicative, academic, social, and behavioral outcomes
of children identified with autism spectrum disorder in preschool through high school. Applications are due
June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Social Sciences
U.S. Department of Education; Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning: supports research on
interventions designed to improve social skills and behaviors that support academic and other important
school-related outcomes (e.g. attendance, high school graduation rates) in typically developing students in K12. See Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Special Education Research: Transition Outcomes for Secondary Students:
The purpose of the research program is to contribute to the improvement of transition outcomes for
secondary students with disabilities. Transition outcomes include the behavioral, social, communicative,
functional, occupational, and academic skills that enable young adults with disabilities to obtain and hold
meaningful employment, live independently, and obtain further education and training. Applications are due
June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
U.S. Department of Education; Special Education Research: Autism Spectrum Disorders: supports research
that contributes to the improvement of cognitive, communicative, academic, social, and behavioral outcomes
of children identified with autism spectrum disorder in preschool through high school. Applications are due
June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Student Development
U.S. Department of Education; Postsecondary and Adult Education Research: supports the improvement of
reading, writing, and numeracy skills of learners in adult education programs; the enhancement of targeted
learning outcomes of postsecondary students; and the increase in access to, persistence in, and completion
of postsecondary education. The long-term outcome of this program will be an array of tools and strategies
that have been documented to be effective for improving education outcomes of adult learners and
postsecondary students at the college level. Applications are due June 21, 2012. For more information, visit
http://ies.ed.gov/funding
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