Mission | Objectives | Activities | Strategies | Partners

The Elementary and Middle Schools Technical Assistance Center (EMSTAC) was a five year contract between the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). It was funded from 1997-2001. EMSTAC is one of approximately 40 technical assistance and dissemination centers that OSEP funds. Jane Hauser, pictured on this page, is the Project Officer in OSEP who is responsible for overseeing the work of EMSTAC. Jane's guidance and insight help us align our work with national needs and best meet the needs of children with disabilities.


EMSTAC's mission, objectives, and activities guide our work with local school districts and are designed to develop a national comprehensive technical assistance approach that will improve outcomes for elementary and middle school students with disabilities. The strategies we use and our relationships with our partners facilitates our success in ensuring that teachers have access to research-based practices that are proven to enhance the success of students with disabilities.