Funding Description
The Strengthening Support for Early Childhood Special Education (SSECSE) grant advances effective early childhood special education practices across California. The grant supports local educational agencies (LEAs) in improving services for preschool-aged children with disabilities by promoting inclusive learning environments and strengthening transitions from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C early intervention to Part B preschool special education. Activities may include technical assistance, professional development, resources, and communities of practice to improve outcomes and expand inclusive placements.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
One grantee will be selected to provide statewide technical assistance, professional development, development of tools and resources, and communities of practice designed to improve outcomes for preschool aged children with disabilities, support successful Part C to Part B transitions, and increase inclusive placement opportunities. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Pre-K
|
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
2, 3, 4, 5
|
Funding
| Legal Authority |
There is no legislation that created this funding. It is a priority of the California Department of Education utilizing federal IDEA Section 619 funds. |
| Source / Type |
Federal / Grant
|
| State Fiscal Year |
2025-26
|
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
3326 / 8182
|
| Total Available |
$200,000
|
| Recipient Amount |
$200,000
|
| Match Requirement |
No
|
| Allocation Formula |
Unavailable
|
Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
|
| Due Date |
Unavailable
|
| Expected Notification Date |
August 15, 2026
|
Additional Information
| Application |
Unavailable |
| Background |
Unavailable |
| Fiscal |
Unavailable |
| Funding Results | 2025 SSECSE Result [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r18/ssecse25result.asp] |
|---|
| Other |
Unavailable |
Contacts
| Program |
Julie Toy, Education Programs Consultant, 916-322-1767, JToy@cde.ca.gov
|
| Fiscal |
Laci Dewater, Analyst II, 916-319-0377, LDewater@cde.ca.gov
|
| Division |
Special Education Division, 916-327-9626
|
Last Modified:
September 22, 2026
