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"Special Education Small and Rural Schools Evaluation Certification Reimbursement Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Special Education Small and Rural Schools Evaluation Certificate Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Education that funds training and certification for evaluators conducting special education eligibility assessments in small and rural school districts. The program addresses shortages of qualified evaluators in rural areas by supporting professional development and certification pathways.
Eligible applicants include state educational agencies and institutions of higher education developing training programs for special education evaluators. Awards support curriculum development, training delivery, and capacity building to improve evaluation quality in underserved rural districts.
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Special Education Small and Rural Schools Evaluation Certification Reimbursement Program | Texas SPED Support Special Education Small and Rural Schools Evaluation Certification Reimbursement Program The Evaluation Certification Reimbursement Program (ECRP) provides funding for current school staff members to further their education to become an Educational Diagnostician or a School Psychologist.
Upon completion of the certification program, participants will have committed to providing a minimum of 3 years of evaluation service in a small and/or rural local educational agency (LEA) in Texas. To find a list of small and/or rural LEAs, visit TEA's Special Education Small and Rural Schools webpage . The program is funded through a grant from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and facilitated by ESC 15.
Program participants may be eligible to receive up to $6,000 a year in reimbursement. Reimbursements are distributed in the spring, summer, and fall for qualifying expenses, such as tuition, books, and travel. Work in an LEA that is either "small" (K-12 population of 700 or less students ), "rural" (60 or more miles from the nearest Education Service Center), or that is part of a Shared Services Arrangement (SSA).
Be currently enrolled and actively taking classes in an Educational Diagnostician or a School Psychology certification program. Apply to the reimbursement program during the application windows: October 1-14, 2025 and April 1-14, 2026 For more information, contact Jam Page at jam. page@esc15.
net or Pam Yarbrough at pam. yarbrough@esc15. net .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Employees of Texas school districts classified as small (K-12 enrollment ≤700) or rural (≥60 miles from nearest ESC), or part of a Shared Services Arrangement, who are actively enrolled in an Educational Diagnostician o…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $6,000 annually per participant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Special Education Small and Rural Schools Evaluation Certification Reimbursement Program is funded by Texas Education Agency (TEA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Stronger Connections Grant Program (Texas) is sponsored by Texas Education Agency (TEA). This program aims to bolster mental health support services in K-12 educational institutions by providing funds that support mental health personnel and contracted providers, as well as additional services and tools to address specific, identified needs. The grant recognizes that schools are pivotal in promoting mental health and wellness and provides financial assistance to address students' mental health needs.
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