Program Description

What is the TELL Program?

The Teachers for English Language Learners (TELL) Program is a scholarship program designed to increase the number of highly qualified bilingual teachers in Georgia’s public schools. TELL began in April 2003 as a five-year Transition To Teaching Grant from the Office of Innovation and Improvement of the U.S. Department of Education. The goal was to help 49 talented bilinguals to become certified teachers. Currently, 52 non-certified bilingual teachers and paraprofessionals have been awarded scholarships and other support services to earn professional certification. In return, they commit to teaching three years in a high-need school in Georgia.

Currently, TELL is not accepting more applications. Should we receive additional funding in the future and you are interested in our program, please email your name and contact information to Esperanza Mejia.