Geo-Regional Experts for Multilingual Students RFA Grant

The California Department of Education's Geo-Regional Experts for Multilingual Students initiative aims to enhance educational outcomes for multilingual learners. This competitive grant invites county offices of education to become Geo-Regional Experts (GEMS) by designating full-time experts who provide data-driven support to local educational agencies. The program is designed to foster collaboration among educators, schools, and communities, ensuring that all students receive a world-class education in a multicultural environment.

California Department of Education
California will provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The Department of Education serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, as a team, we prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world.
Funding Description
The Regional English Learner (EL) Lead Agencies program is a competitive grant opportunity for county offices of education (COEs) to lead regional efforts that improve outcomes for multilingual learner students. The selected COEs per the competitive bid process will be referred to as the Geo-Regional Experts for Multilingual Students (GEMS). The GEMS will serve as regional EL lead agencies as required by California Education Code (EC) Section 52073.4, by designating a full-time expert to provide sustained, data-driven support to local educational agencies (LEAs).