What is Title III?

Title III is officially known as the English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act.

Title III is a part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 proposed and signed into law by the George W. Bush Administration. It is specifically targeted to benefit Limited English Proficient (LEP) children and immigrant youth.

How is a school eligible to receive Title One money?

The Department of Education & Workforce calculates Title III English learner allocations with the preceding fiscal year’s enrollment data (October count) on a per-pupil basis. Each district or school’s allocation considers the number of English learners enrolled, as well as the number of English learners enrolled and reported in the nonpublic school(s) located within the public district’s boundaries.

What does Title One money do for Champion Local School District?

Title III funds may be used to provide supplemental services that improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English learners, including through the provision of language-instruction educational programs (LIEPs) and activities that increase the knowledge and skills of teachers who serve English learners.

How does my child qualify for Title III?

-Parents indicate at registration that English is not the primary language

-The Home Language Survey is given to parents for completion

-Administer a language assessment based on English Language Acquisition (OELPS)

-Results are shared with parents and a program is developed

-Students are assessed once a year using the OELPA to determine proficiency.

Links

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Title III

Ohio’s English Language Proficiency Standards

Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA)

Federal Programs