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=**Welcome to Pearson's 2011 NY Title I Grant for ELL Support Page!**=
 * NYSED recently released a grant application, "to support Title I districts and schools identified for improvement to meet the progress goals in their Comprehensive Educational Plans, improve student performance and increase opportunities for all students to meet the state’s academic achievement standards." **

**The current grant is focused on districts who are in School Improvement Status due to the performance of their Limited English Proficiency/English Language Learners. The funds can be used﻿,** ** "to design, support, and implement innovative model programs based on best practices that will assist LEP/ELLs to attain English proficiency, meet State academic and student achievement standards, and ensure equitable access to such programs." **

Is your district eligible? []

** Pearson offers a comprehensive continuum of K-20 support for educating ELLs and the teachers who work with them. **
====**For Students:** Pearson offers support for ELLs as they move from newcomer status to language learner to mainstreamed student. Pearson offers a full array of options for improving the performance and success rates of ELLs:====
 * Through core curriculum in textbooks and online
 * Reference materials
 * e-learning tools
 * Technology-based solutions that provide universal access

====**For Educators:** Pearson has brought together the best instructional practices for supporting classroom teachers by drawing on the years of publishing experience of Pearson Longman and the expertise of Jim Cummins and SIOP researchers Jana Echevarría, MaryEllen Vogt, and Deborah Short.==== > for delivering content to ELL > of cognitive and linguistic development
 * Professional development for educators in research-based methods of instruction
 * Assessment tools for determining appropriate placement and educational needs
 * Embedded ELL support in or alongside class materials for use at all stages

Pearson is here to support you in empowering English language learners to compete and succeed in today's global society.

The Grant must be Postmarked by January 21, 2011.
Grants Management Room 674 EBA New York State Education Department Albany, New York 12234 Attn: 2011 Title I LEP/ELLs Grant Application
 * Submit one original and three (3) copies of completed application to: **

Pearson Contact in NY State for Professional Development
As you are writing your grant, please feel free to reach out to your Pearson Team for assistance. (201) 401-1162 marcie.doll@pearson.com
 * Marcie Doll **
 * Professional Development Representative **