English Language Acquisition Program

NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.

The English Language Acquisition Program (ELAP) provides funds to assist pupils in grades four through eight to learn English as efficiently and as quickly as possible, as well as progress academically to meet grade-level standards, promotion, and graduation requirements.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	One or more English learners in grades four through eight reported on the most recent Language Census (R-30LC).
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	Education Code sections 400-410, Budget Item 6110-125-0001
Source / Type	State / Apportionment
State Fiscal Year	2009-10
SACS Resource/ Revenue Codes	6286 / 8590
Total Available	$50,549,000
Recipient Amount	$104.62 per English learner in grades four through eight
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	Unavailable

Important Dates

Date Application Available	February 23, 2009
Due Date	May 1, 2009
Expected Notification Date	September 4, 2009

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Unavailable
Fiscal	http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/ca/englishlang.asp
Funding Results	http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r14/elap09result.asp
Other	This award is contingent on an appropriation specifically for this purpose in the annual Budget Act.

Contacts

Program	Mark Klinesteker Phone : 916-319-0420 E-mail : mklinesteker@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Ross Valentine Phone : 916-327-4405 E-mail : rvalenti@cde.ca.gov
Division	School Fiscal Services Division Phone : 916-323-8068 Fax : 916-327-4873