Welcome to the new school year! I’m excited to share this urgent opportunity to secure funding that builds lasting, equitable instructional practices for multilingual learners.
Recent delays and looming cuts in federal support have left many schools scrambling to meet student needs. The Virginia Department of Education’s literacy grant offers a timely chance to strengthen language and literacy development without relying on unstable funding streams.
I can help your schools design sustainable systems that weave language acquisition seamlessly into both content and language instruction. This is the perfect moment to implement the Intensive Language Program I presented last year—an approach that mirrors natural language acquisition and accelerates communicative competence through targeted, high-impact instruction.
I’ve attached the grant overview and application, and I’m ready to guide you through every step. Through Treetop Polyglot’s professional development and coaching, educators gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to integrate language learning into daily practice. When ELD teachers provide intentional, targeted support, newcomers quickly build literacy and thrive across content areas.
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It’s time to rethink language development and invest in training that lasts. Contact me at treetoppolyglot@gmail.com or visit www.TreetopPolyglot.com to explore how we can tailor this program for your community.
Schedule a call to access this wonderful funding opportunity. Together, we can ensure every language learner has the foundation to succeed.
Thank you,
W. Aaron Zimkowski, Ed.D.