The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $15,443,788 to the University of Oregon for a project titled "Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports VI," according to the federal spending record USAspending.gov. The award, identified as H326S230002, covers a performance period from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2027.
The grant is recorded as a federal project grant on USAspending.gov, the official U.S. government database for federal spending. The University of Oregon is the sole recipient of the award, which is designated for technical assistance in the area of positive behavioral interventions and supports, a framework commonly used in schools to address student behavior and improve school climate.
What the award funds
While the USAspending record does not specify the exact activities the center will carry out, the title indicates the award supports a center dedicated to positive behavioral interventions and supports, a research-based approach that schools use to promote positive behavior and reduce disciplinary incidents. Similar centers, funded by the Department of Education, have historically provided training, technical assistance, and evaluation support to states and districts implementing such frameworks.
Context of federal education grants
This award is part of a broader pattern of federal investment in behavioral supports in education. The Department of Education has funded technical assistance centers for positive behavioral interventions and supports for over two decades, with prior iterations of the center operating at the University of Oregon. The new award, labeled "VI" in its title, follows at least five earlier versions of the center, indicating a sustained federal commitment to this approach.