At this time, the I-TELL initiative is not accepting new candidates due to the end of the grant.
I-TELL far exceeded its goal of serving 200 educators by serving 299 educators from 115 Indiana school districts through funded coursework to meet requirements for English as a New Language (ENL) licensure addition and through transition to teach programs.Â
I-TELL removed the financial barriers that may have prevented educators from completing graduate coursework to earn English as a New Language (ENL) licensure, helping schools fill roles for Teachers of Record and increasing the pipeline of qualified ENL teachers across the state.
Through an innovative model, I-TELL funded the tuition, books, and material fees directly to participating universities, removing out-of-pocket costs for teachers and schools.
The following were available through I-TELL:
Financial support for tuition, books, and material fees for current educators to complete licensure coursework
Test preparation assistance for individuals who had completed an ENL preparation program but had not obtained a passing PRAXIS score.
At the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis, we envision a future where every Indiana learner thrives. With a focus on education innovation, we bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice to enhance student success in PK-12 and higher education. By connecting proven methods with real-world applications and collaborating across the educational ecosystem, we create solutions that drive meaningful change. While our work is always evolving, our mission remains the same: transforming lives through learning.
