; and (B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. 4 Graduate Fellowships To Prepare Faculty in High-Need Areas at Colleges of Education 261. Graduate fellowships to prepare faculty in high-need areas at colleges of education (a) Grants by secretary From the amounts provided to carry out this subpart, the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions to enable such institutions to make graduate fellowship awards to qualified individuals in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Eligible institutions In this section, the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education, or a consortium of such institutions, that offers a program of postbaccalaureate study leading to a doctoral degree. (c) Applications An eligible institution that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (d) Types of fellowships supported (1) In general An eligible institution that receives a grant under this subpart shall use the grant funds to provide graduate fellowships to individuals who are preparing for the professorate in order to prepare individuals to become elementary school and secondary school science, technology, engineering, and math teachers, special education teachers, and teachers who provide instruction for English-learners, who meet the applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification, or, with regard to special education teachers, the qualifications described in section 612(a)(14)(C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2) Types of study A graduate fellowship provided under this section shall support an individual in pursuing postbaccalaureate study, which leads to a doctoral degree and may include a master’s degree as part of such study, related to teacher