2026–2027 Empowering Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Educators to Improve Student Outcomes Grant

2026–2027 Empowering Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Educators to Improve Student Outcomes Grant
Introduction
Please review the 2026–2027 Empowering ECSE Educators to Improve Student Outcomes Grant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the grant overview page before completing this application.

The grant provides reimbursement funding for eligible professional development and certification expenses to increase inclusive opportunities and improve outcomes for children with disabilities ages 3–5 who are not yet in kindergarten and are receiving ECSE services. Professional development must focus on behavior management and/or inclusive opportunities.

This is a reimbursement grant. Expenses incurred before the official notification of grant award are not eligible for reimbursement. All grant-funded activities, services, certification requirements, and eligible expenditures must be completed by August 31, 2027.

Section 1. Applicant and Contact Information
Name of staff member completing the application
Title of staff member completing the application
Email of staff member completing the application
example@example.com
Phone number of staff member completing the application
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Name of business office contact
Title of business office contact
Email of business office contact
example@example.com
Phone number of business office contact
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you applying as an LEA or an ESC?

Section 3. Certification Request - LEAs Only
Certification reimbursement is limited to educators who will support children with disabilities ages 3–5 who are not yet in kindergarten. Each educator must complete the required certification and be assigned to serve this population by August 31, 2027.
How many educators are you requesting certification reimbursement for?
Include only educators who will meet all grant eligibility requirements by August 31, 2027.
Indicate the number of each TExES 391 certification type you will be requesting reimbursement for.
Indicate the number of each TExES 293 STR certification type you will be requesting reimbursement for.
Indicate the number of each TEAL/ECOS certification type you will be requesting reimbursement for.
Total certification amount requested
The total should equal the eligible certification expenses requested for all educators.
Certification eligibility attestation
Certification expense attestation

Section 5. Funding Request Summary
Total amount of all professional development quotes (including materials that are part of the PD quote)
Final total grant amount requested (PD quotes + certification reimbursement requests)

Introduction