### Question
How is the "technical assistance" defined?


### Answer
The term **technical assistance** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 6011* as follows -

> assistance in identifying, selecting, or designing solutions based on research to address educational problems, planning, and design that leads to adapting research knowledge to school practice, training to implement such solutions, and other assistance necessary to encourage adoption or application of research

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6011*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER IX-EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT > Part A-General Provisions Regarding Office of Educational Research and Improvement**

