Program Purpose
The NPD program provides grants to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education (IHEs) and public and private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State Educational Agencies (SEAs) and/or Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to implement pre-service and in-service professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards.
How is the NPD Program Evaluated?
- The number of pre-service program participants enrolled annually.
- The percentage of participants who have attained initial State certification/licensure or endorsement in EL instruction.
- The percentage of participants receiving initial certification or endorsement who demonstrate an increase in student achievement as measured by district grade level learning objectives.
- The number of participants completing the NPD funded professional development.
- Number of participants completing the NPD funded professional development who demonstrate use of evidence based instructional EL strategies, as measured by classroom observation, instructional artifacts, and student language and cultural efficacy.
Who is Eligible to Participate in NPD Program?
An applicant must be an IHE, or public or private entity with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with LEAs or SEAs.
Research Associates' Impact:
Research Associates has helped to secure over $38 million in funded workforce development programs including the National Professional Development program.
Contact the Grant Experts:
Could your school district qualify for funding? To find out more about program requirements and eligibility, contact our knowledgeable team at Research Associates.