This document provides guidance on applying for funding from the Institute of Education Sciences. It outlines the application requirements, including finding the application materials on specific websites, completing the necessary forms, and adhering to formatting guidelines. Applications are due on September 16, 2010 and must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 4:30 pm. The document reviews the application contents, budgets, and review process to assist applicants in submitting responsive proposals.

1. Funding Opportunities at the Institute of Education Sciences: How to Apply

4. Finding Application Materials

22. To submit an application for 84.305A on September 16, 2010 Use the Application Package Marked Opportunity Open Date: 07/21/10 Opportunity Close Date: 09/16/10

39. SF 424 (Cover Sheet)

41. Table 2: SF 424 (R&R) Item 4b Codes for Education Research Programs (CFDA 84.305A) Research Program Code and Writing NCER-RW Mathematics and Science Education NCER-MS Cognition and Student Learning ( note 1 ) NCER-CASL Teacher Quality – and Writing NCER-TQRW Teacher Quality – Mathematics and Science Education NCER-TQMS Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning NCER-SocBeh Education Leadership NCER-EdLead Education Policy, Finance, and Systems NCER-EdPol Organization and Management of Schools and Districts NCER-OrgMgmt Analysis of Longitudinal Data to Support State and Local Education Reform ( note 2) NCER-Data Early Learning Programs and Policies NCER-ELPP English Learners NCER-EL Postsecondary Education NCER-Postsec Adult Education NCER-Adult Education Technology ( note 3 ) NCER-EdTech note 1 – Exploration, Development, Efficacy, and Measurement Goals only note 2 – Exploration Goal only note 3 – Development, Efficacy, Scale-up, and Measurement Goals only Application Goals Code Exploration Projects Exploration Development and Innovation Projects Development Efficacy and Replication Projects Efficacy Scale-up Evaluations Scale-up Measurement Projects Measurement

42. Table 3: SF 424 (R&R) Item 4b Codes for Special Education Research Programs (CFDA 84.324A) Research Program Code Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education NCSER-EIEL , Writing, and Language Development NCSER-RWL Mathematics and Science Education NCSER-MS Social and Behavioral Outcomes to Support Learning NCSER-SocBeh Transition Outcomes for Special Education Secondary Students NCSER-Trans Cognition and Student Learning in Special Education ( note 1 ) NCSER-CASL Professional Development for Teachers and Related Services Providers NCSER-PD Special Education Policy, Finance, and Systems NCSER-SYS Autism Spectrum Disorders NCSER-ASD note 1 – Exploration, Development, Efficacy, and Measurement Goals only Application Goals Code Exploration Projects Exploration Development and Innovation Projects Development Efficacy and Replication Projects Efficacy Scale-up Evaluations Scale-up Measurement Projects Measurement

43. Table 4: SF 424 (R&R) Item 4b Codes for Other Competitions ( note 1 ) National Research and Development Centers (CFDA 84.305C) Topic One: Cognition and Adult Literacy NCER Adult Literacy Topic Two: State and Local Education Policy NCER State/Local Topic Three: Postsecondary Education and Employment NCER Postsec Employ Special Education Research and Development Centers (CFDA 84.324C) Topic One: School-Based Interventions for Secondary Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders NCSER ASD-Secondary Topic Two Assessment and Accountability NCSER Assess Topic Three: Reading Instruction for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students NCSER Reading/DHH Topic Four: Working Memory Interventions for Students with Disabilities NCSER Working Memory Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies (CFDA 83.305E) State&Local note 1 – Goal categories do not apply to these grant programs

44. Other Project Information Form

45. Other Project Information Form, cont.

59. Research & Related Budget (Total Fed+Non-Fed) Form

61. Research & Related Budget (Total Fed+Non-Fed) Form

65. R&R Subaward Budget (Fed/Non-Fed) Attachment(s) Form

73. Application Format Requirements

79. General Program Information

82. Final Reminders