Pakistan English Language Teacher (ELT) Development

Overview

<p><span>The Regional English Language Office (RELO) ) in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad<i> </i>of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity, contingent upon funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants program.  Organizations may submit multiple proposals, but only one proposal per each of the four (4) projects outlined below. </span><span></span></p> <p><span>English language learning opportunities contribute to economic growth and help mitigate the threat of social instability in Pakistan.  Effective English language teachers can prepare Pakistanis, especially youth, to better participate in the global community and prepare them for success in the workplace. The four funding opportunities announced in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) strengthen the capacity of Pakistani English language teachers, which in turn expands language learning opportunities for the Pakistani people, especially youth and marginalized populations.</span><span></span></p> <p><span>This NOFO aims to support the Department of State’s initiatives to promote and strengthen English language teaching and learning in Pakistan through the following projects:</span><span></span></p> <p><span>1.<span></span><span>      </span></span><span>Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program Support</span><span></span></p> <p><span>2.<span></span><span>      </span></span><span>Professional Development for Novice Teachers</span><span></span></p> <p><span>3.<span></span><span>      </span></span><span>English Language Teaching (ELT) Materials Development</span><span></span></p> <p><span>4.<span></span><span>      </span></span><span>English Language Teachers’ Forum </span><span></span></p>