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    Statewide Distance Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program Grant FAQs

    The “dedicated program coordinator” must work only on the Statewide Distance IELCE grant. The person may complete multiple roles in the Statewide Distance IELCE program. However, the person may not work on multiple grant programs. Other staff working on the Statewide Distance IELCE program may work on additional grant programs.

    Correct. In the first year of the grant (PY 2026-27), the successful applicant will not be required to provide IELCE activities prior to September 30, 2026. IELCE activities must start no later than October 1, 2026. In the second and third years of the grant, IELCE activities must run year round, including in the summer.

    The 37% ESL level completion requirement is the overall percentage for all ESL students combined. PDE did not establish thresholds for the individual levels.

    If the successful applicant currently has an IET and that IET addresses statewide needs rather than locally-specific needs, the successful applicant can potentially use that IET and scale it. The successful applicant will need to complete the IET proposal and approval process for the scaled IET within the timeline laid out in the RGA.