DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O.
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 89
April 28, 2006
INFORMATIONAL
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TO: |
Division
Superintendents |
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FROM: |
Patricia
Wright Acting
Superintendent of Public Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
Adult Education
English Literacy/Civics Education
Program Subgrant Application Packet |
The
Virginia Department of Education will make funds available
for English Literacy/Civics (EL/Civics) Education projects authorized by the
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, Adult Education State Grants Program PL
105-220. Grants will be authorized for
one program year, beginning July 1, 2006, and ending June 30, 2007, pending the
availability of federal funds. Based on
program performance, grantees will be considered for continued funding after
the first year.
The purpose of the Virginia EL/Civics Education
program is to support projects that demonstrate effective practices in
providing and increasing access to English literacy programs linked to civics
education. Participants should be able
to increase their English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening to understand and navigate governmental, educational, and workplace
systems and key American institutions such as banking and health care.
School divisions, postsecondary institutions, and
private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community-based organizations that have
historically served populations in English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) programs are eligible applicants in accordance with the eligibility
requirements stated in the Federal
Register, dated November 17, 1999, and the approved Virginia State Plan
for Adult Education and Family Literacy, 1999-2004. Recipients should show how they would work
together with other state and local agencies in delivering services without
duplicating existing services. The
minimum amount to be provided for projects is $10,000, and the maximum amount
is $100,000 per year.
To be considered for funding, your application package must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2006. The application should be submitted to:
Elizabeth Hawa, Director
Office of Adult Education and Literacy
The application may be hand delivered to:
Office of Adult Education and Literacy
For further information, please contact Judith Fine,
program specialist, Office of Adult Education and Literacy, by e-mail at Judy.Fine@doe.virginia.gov, or by
telephone at (804) 786-8367.
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Attachment
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/administrators/superintendents_memos/2006/inf089a.pdf