The following applications have been preliminarily selected to receive a grant for the English Literacy and Civics Education Grant Program.
Contacts:	Carlos Garza (Funding) Discretionary Grants Phone: (512) 463-9269 Carlos.Garza@tea.state.tx.us	Texas LEARNS (Program) Phone: (713) 696-0700
The purpose of the English Literacy and Civics Education Grant Program is: To expand the overall purpose of Adult Education and Literacy services of: 1) assisting adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency; 2) assisting adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children; and 3) assisting adults in the completion of a secondary school education by integrating programs and services that incorporate English Literacy and Civics Education. To effectively participate in the education, work and civic opportunities of this country, immigrants and other limited English proficient persons must master English and be able to understand and navigate government, educational, and workplace systems and key American institutions, such as banking and health care.
Grant Period:	July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008

List of Awardees:

01 Region I Esc Corpus Christi ISD North Harris Montgomery Community College 05 Region V Esc Dallas ISD Northeast Texas Community College 20 Region XX Esc Dept Of Community Initiatives Northside ISD Abilene ISD El Paso ISD Opportunity Center For The Homeless Advocacy Outreach Forming Uniting And Educating Neighbors Paris Jr College American Youth Works Charter Fort Worth ISD Presidio ISD Angelina College George I Sanchez Charter High School Reach Across Houston Inc Arlington ISD Grand Prairie ISD Rio Grande City ISD Austin Community College Grayson County Junior College Round Rock ISD Austin ISD Harris County Department of Education San Antonio ISD Austin Learning Academy Hays Cons ISD San Marcos C ISD Avance Inc. El Paso Chapter Houston Community College Santa Rosa ISD Birdville ISD Houston Gateway Academy Seguin ISD Brazosport College Houston ISD Socorro Independent School District Brownsville ISD Humble ISD Southwest Texas Junior College Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Irving ISD Su Casa De Esperanza Clear Creek ISD Laredo Community College Trinity Valley Community College Cleburne ISD Leander ISD Tyler Junior College College Of The Mainland New Summerfield ISD Ysleta ISD

Revised July 16, 2007

Last Updated July 16, 2007