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The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) in IES
This powerpoint presentation provides an overview of the National Center for Education Research (NCSER)
NCSER’s mission
1. To sponsor research to expand knowledge and understanding of the needs of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities in order to improve the developmental, educational, and transitional results of such individuals;
2. To sponsor research to improve services provided under, and support the implementation of, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.);
3. To evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of IDEA in coordination with the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance.
and NCSER’s organizing principles
1. Science must come first.
2. We must invest wisely and strategically.
3. Research in special education and early intervention is at the heart of NCSER.
4. Building research capacity is not a “Lone Ranger” endeavor.
5. Good science is not enough; results must lead to high quality performance and delivery systems.
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