ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 14, Number 12
February 14, 2005

In This Issue: Deadlines for School Libraries and Early Childhood Educator Grants

The Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program aims to improve the literacy skills and academic achievement of students by providing them with up-to-date library materials, well-equipped school libraries/media centers, and certified library/media specialists.  However, only school districts in which at least 20 percent of students served are from families with incomes below the poverty line are eligible to apply (http://www.ed.gov/programs/lsl/eligibility.html).  

Applications are due March 14. 

The ongoing Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program complements the President's early reading initiative by funding replicable professional development programs that improve the knowledge and skills of early childhood educators who work in high-poverty communities and who primarily serve children from low-income families.  Eligible applicants are partnerships consisting of one or more institutions of higher education or public or private entities (including faith-based organizations).  Applications are due April 22. 

The Web site http://www.ed.gov/GrantApps/ lists all the competitions that are currently underway and provides links to electronic application packages, forms, and other basic information.



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