For Immediate Release From OSERS!
Senate Confirmation of Danté Quintin Allen as Commissioner of RSA
The Senate has confirmed Danté Quintin Allen as commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration at the U.S. Department of Education. Secretary Cardona issued the following statement:
“With the confirmation of Mr. Danté Allen as commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration, the Department of Education is gaining a passionate advocate for students and individuals with disabilities and a proven leader with vast public and private sector experience. Mr. Allen joins our Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services after an impressive run as executive director at CalABLE, where he helped empower thousands of Californians with disabilities and their families to invest in themselves and their financial futures. I look forward to working together with Mr. Allen to provide individuals with disabilities and all students with equitable access to the education and training they need to find good-paying jobs; achieve economic security; and lead healthy, independent lives.”
Read the full article HERE!:
https://ncrtm.ed.gov/article/senate-confir... ********
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Year 2023 In Review
As 2023 draws to a close, the NCRTM reflects on a year marked by remarkable progress and collaborative achievements. Following the milestone launch of our website in 2022, this year unfolded with an outpouring of support and dedication from our invaluable stakeholders and partners, including the launch of the NCRTM Business Engagement Page and the NCRTM DIF Programs Page. Join us in revisiting the highlights of this year as we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have played an integral role in shaping NCRTM.
Learn more Resources HERE!:
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Open Discretionary Grants Competitions 2024 Deadlines
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) ALN Competition Title Dates
84.325M Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Other Minority Serving Institutions:
https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/osep/... Opens: 12/07/2023
Closes: 02/20/2024
84.325R Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities Program—Preparation of Related Services Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities Who Have High-Intensity Needs:
https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/osep/... NOTE: Submission Date Extended to 01/31/2024:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/... Opens: 11/16/2023
Closes: 01/31/2024
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA):
https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info ALN Competition Title Dates
84.250Q American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services:
https://rsa.ed.gov/about/programs/american... Opens: 12/07/2023
Closes: 03/26/2024
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Voices From The Field Interview With Connie Hall
In the latest Voices from the Field interview, we spoke with Connie Hall, a kindergarten teacher in Nevada and 2023 Nevada Teacher of the Year, who discusses the importance of Kindergarten:
https://sites.ed.gov/osers/2023/12/voices-...
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