For complete details see Federal Register March 18, 2011
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/pdf/2011-6459.pdf

Deadline for Applications: May 9, 2011. 

Some Priorities:

• Activities to improve classroom instruction for English Learners (ELs) to assist educational personnel working with such children to meet high professional standards 
• For pre-service professional development programs that will assist local schools and institutions of higher education (IHEs) to upgrade educational personnel who are not certified or licensed 
• For the development of program Curricula 
• Enabling More Data-Based Decision-Making. 
• Improving preparation of all teachers to better serve English learners. 
• Collaborating with local educational agencies on professional development to improve the ability of teacher preparation faculty and content faculty at IHEs in preparing prospective teachers to teach ELs; 

Estimated Range of Awards:

• $275,000–$400,000 per year, for each 
• Estimated Number of Awards: 53. 

Eligible Applicants: IHEs in consortia with LEAs and SEAs

Address to Request Application Package: 
Yvonne Mathieu 
U.S. Department of  Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 5C138
Washington, DC 20202–6510
(202) 401–1461