On November 17, 2008 the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced that its Office of English Language Programs is partnering with the private sector to create an online English language learning and literacy series for economically disadvantaged youth outside the United States. This program will be offered free of charge. DOS will accept comments and information from the public through December 17, 2008.

Comments on the Request for Information may be submitted via one of the following methods (title must be included in the subject line of your message):
                U.S. Department of State
                Attn: Ms. Suzanne Matula
                Office of English Language Programs, SA–44
                301 4th Street, SW., Room 304
                Washington, DC 20547

This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) only, issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP).