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National Professional Development Program (NPD) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor. This program provides grants to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education and public/private entities with relevant experience, in consortia with State or Local Educational Agencies.
It funds pre-service and in-service professional development to improve instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards.
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National Professional Development Program (NPD) is funded by U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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