Request for Applications
Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program
Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.
The Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) is a competitive grant program awarded to eligible local educational agencies to support professional development services for teachers and paraprofessionals. The purpose of the BTPDP is to increase the number of bilingual teachers in multiple languages to staff bilingual classrooms. Professional learning opportunities shall include teachers and paraprofessionals who meet specific eligibility criteria as specified in California Education Code Section 52202(c).
Program Questions: Gina Garcia-Smith, email: GGarciaSmith@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0265
Downloading Questions: Joy Kessel, email: jkessel@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0600
BTPDP Funding Results web page
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Request for Application (RFA) (DOCX) |
Grant information and application instructions. |
| Budget (XLSX) | Fillable Excel form for the budget. |
| Please see RFA for instructions. | |
| BTPDP Application Technical Assistance Webinar Slides (PPTX) | Application webinar slides. |
| Appeals Request | The California Department of Education (CDE) must receive any request for appeal no later than 4 p.m. PST on May 15, 2024. Appeals submitted through means other than the electronic form will not be accepted. Only the project director identified in a submitted application may submit an appeal. Appeals shall be limited to the grounds that the CDE failed to correctly apply the standards for reviewing the application as specified in the RFA. The appellant must file a full and complete written appeal, include the issue(s) in dispute, the legal authority or other basis for the appeal position, and the remedy sought. The CDE will not consider incomplete or late appeals. The appellant may not supply any new information that was not contained in the original application. A final decision will be provided via email within 10 business days of the deadline for submitting appeals. |
Program Timeline*
*Timeline subject to change. Refer to this web page for the most up-to-date timeline.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| RFA Release | Week of March 11, 2024 |
| Application Technical Assistance Webinar | March 20, 2024, 1–2:30 p.m. |
| Application due to the California Department of Education (CDE) | April 15, 2024, by 4 p.m. |
| Intent to Award posted | Week of May 6, 2024 |
| Last day for appeals to be received by the CDE | One week after the Intent to Award is posted |
| Final Awards posted | Week of May 27, 2024 |
Certifications and Assurances
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and are listed separately on the RFA. |
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