Title III
English as a Second Language Curriculum Development Grant Cohort 2 Information and Application
No Child Left Behind Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient & Immigrant Students Program
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students is a federal program that assists immigrant and limited English proficient (LEP) students in achieving grade-level and graduation standards, as well as acquiring the English language.
The purpose of the Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students Title III Program is to assist school districts in teaching English to limited English proficient students. Additionally, the Title III funds are to be used in helping these students meet the same challenging state standards required of all students.
The number of limited English proficient (LEP) children attending American schools has grown dramatically, with state education agencies currently reporting that limited English enrollment rose from 2.1 million in the 1990-1991 academic year to more than 3.7 million in 1999-2000. Although LEP enrollment numbers are increasing nationwide, the educational attainment of these students remains low.
Title III in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Title III funds are distributed to school districts enrolling 100 or more limited English proficient (LEP) students. Massachusetts districts receiving funds are to use Title III monies to support Sheltered English Immersion programs per state regulations outlined under M.G.L. Chapter 71A. Title III monies are best used for direct English language development instruction and for profession development focused upon scientifically based methods of sheltering content.
Priorities for Title III funds are to
- increase English proficiency and academic achievement in core academic subjects of LEP students by providing high-quality language instruction programs and content area teaching;
- provide high-quality professional development to enable classroom teachers to deliver effective sheltered content and English language instruction; and
- develop, implement and provide extended day, weekend, and summer opportunities for English language and academic content instruction for LEP students.
  | FY07 Title III Districts |
| | FY06 Title III Districts |
  | Title III - Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students |
| | Part A - English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act |
| | Part B - Improving Language Instruction Educational Programs |
| | Part C- General Provisions |
| | Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 [1.8 MB] |
last updated: April 15, 2009
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