Can funds be used to send teachers to workshops and conferences?
If an LEA has identified that the needs of the ELs in grades four through eight would best be met by staff development because the teachers need training in instructional techniques or other relevant EL issues, then this would be a justifiable expense. To meet the intended purpose of improving English language proficiency outlined by ELAP, a connection between the workshop and application to the classroom is essential. Classroom observations and coaching for improved instruction based on the workshops could further justify this expenditure.
