FY 2001: Phase I Solicitation Dates

• Release Date: January 26, 2001
• Closing Date: April 18, 2001

FY 2001: Phase I Topics

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

The following two (2) topics support innovative research and development of technologies that contribute to safe and orderly learning environments in schools.

1.    Development of Innovative Technology and/or Devices, for Use in Schools to Detect Guns and Other Weapons in a Non-Obtrusive Manner.

2.    Development of Innovative Software Applications for Use in Schools, to Collect, Synthesize and Analyze School-Based Crime and Disciplinary Data.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

The following seven (7) topics relate to innovative research utilizing new technologies (including nanotechnologies and biotechnologies) to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families.

3.    Development of Technology for Access and Success for Students and Adults with Disabilities in Education and the Workplace, with a Focus on the Built or Electronic/Information Environments.

4.    Research on Improving the Sensory or Motor Health and Functional Status of Individuals with Disabilities of All Ages.

5.    Development of Assistive Technology to Improve the Functional Ability of Students and Adults with Disabilities.

6.    Development of Technologies to Improve the Transition from School-to-Work and Employment for Students and Adults with Disabilities.

7.    Research in Positive Behavioral Supports and Independent Living/Community Integration to Allow Individuals with Emotional, Behavioral, or Life Support Needs to Participate in Educational, Vocational, and Everyday Life Activities.

8.    Research on Technologies or Strategies for All Aspects of Early Intervention in Infants, Toddlers, and Small Children.

9.    Research, Development, or Outcome Measurements in Cross-Cutting Disability and Rehabilitation Related Technologies and Software.

Office of Vocational and Adult Education

10.    Development of Instructional Materials and/or Assessment Instruments that will Assist Secondary Teachers in Teaching and Documenting Student Achievement in One (1) of Five (5) Career Clusters with Established Standards.

The five (5) career clusters with established standards by the U.S. Department of Education are:

• arts, a/v technology and communication
• health science
• information technology
• manufacturing
• transportation, distribution and logistics

Office of Educational Research and Improvement

11.    Development or Adaptation of Emerging and Cutting-Edge Technologies for Improving Teaching and Learning in Pre-Kindergarten to Postsecondary Education, or for Supporting School/Classroom Management and Comprehensive School Reform.

FY 2001: Phase I Solicitation

The FY 2001 Phase I solicitation has closed.

• The electronic version is accessible for information purposes.
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Phase I Status

The Department's Contracts and Purchasing Operations Office began to notify applicants (awardees and non-awardees) on August 1, 2001. Reviewers comments are included with each letter. This process will take several weeks.