Educators Offered Free Webinar on Striving Readers Grant as Federal Funds Flow into States
Funding Expert to Discuss Grant Requirements, Eligible Programs on September 29 at http://www.PearsonSchool.com/StrivingReaders
Pearson support for the Striving Readers GrantNew York, NY, September 08, 2011 — The United States Department of Education awarded Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy grants this week to the following states: Georgia, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Texas. Individual school districts in these states now face the task of applying for this competitive grant funding at the state level.
WHAT: Free webinar: “Top Five Things to Know About the Striving Readers Grant”
To help school districts learn about this one-time influx of federal dollars directed at literacy, the education company Pearson’s Grants and Funding Manager Grace Stopani is hosting a free webinar to discuss the grant’s requirements. Stopani, who has 10 years of experience helping school districts apply for grants, will help webinar participants learn about the funding timeline, how money will be distributed through the state to individual districts, and what can be purchased with the grant money.
WHO: Interested curriculum directors, Title I directors and other school district leaders
WHEN: Thursday, September 29 at 12 p.m. Eastern
WHERE: Register at http://www.pearsonschool.com/strivingreaders
WHY: The Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy grant is focused on comprehensive literacy development and educational programs to advance literacy skills for students from birth through grade 12, including limited-English-proficient students and students with disabilities.
Grant funding can be spent on effective literacy instruction through professional development, screening and assessment, targeted interventions for students reading below grade level and other research-based methods of improving classroom instruction and practice. Information about which Pearson programs and services meet Striving Reading requirements can be found at http://www.pearsonschool.com/strivingreaders.
QUOTE: “The Striving Readers grant is the only federal funding focused solely on improving literacy from birth through graduation. And, the money will only be available this school year, so it is vital that school districts maximize the full potential of this grant quickly and effectively to improve student outcomes and support teachers,” said Grace Stopani, Pearson’s Grants and Funding Manger.
About Pearson’s Grants and Funding Support Service
As the world’s leading learning company, Pearson provides services to school districts seeking assistance when applying for federal competitive grants. The grants and funding team has helped thousands of schools find funding to implement innovative projects.
To ease the grants application process for schools, Pearson offers an integrated set of free assistance including: sample grant narrative, in-depth reviews of grant applications, funding and grant webinars, informational videos, an email hotline, and responses to frequently asked questions. More than 300 applicants work with Pearson’s team annually. Visit http://www.fundingforschools.com to learn more.
Pearson, http://www.pearsoned.com, has as its mission to work side-by-side with states, districts, teachers, students and parents to ensure that every child is prepared for college and career (NYSE: PSO).
Contact: Stacy Skelly, 800-745-8489, stacy(dot)skelly(at)pearson(dot)com
