Title III - English Learner & Immigrant Education Programs

Title III - Language Instruction for English Learners (ELs) and Immigrant Students

The Title III Program is designed to assure speedy acquisition of English language proficiency, assist students to achieve in the core academic subjects, and assist students to meet State standards.  It also provides immigrant students with high-quality instruction to meet challenging State standards, and assists the transition of immigrant children and youth into American society.

Office of Educational Supports (OES), Special Populations Unit: 517-241-6974

EL Program Supports

• Critical Tools for EL Newcomers Learning Online  (Posted 7/15/20)
• Entrance and Exit Protocol  (Updated 8/21/20)
• English Home Language Survey  (Posted 3/25/15)
• Home Language Surveys (All Languages)
• LAP Documents  (Updated 9/6/19)
• Clarification Regarding Language Assistance Program (LAP) Requirements  (Posted 9/12/19)
• ELs With Suspected Disabilities Guidance Handbook  (Updated 7/20/18)
• Appropriate Staffing of EL Programs  (Updated 10/11/19)
• Guidance for Immigrant Students  (Updated 10/3/19)
• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Trainer of Trainers (ToT) Registry  (Posted 9/12/19)
• Engaging Multilingual Families  (Linked 4/6/21)
• 2019-20 MDE Professional Learning for ELs  (Posted 10/17/19)
• EL Auto Exit:
  • Webinar  (Posted 7/9/20)
  • Reporting Guidelines  (Updated 6/3/20)
  • Webinar PowerPoint  (Posted 6/23/20)
  • Q&A  (Posted 7/9/20)

EL Funding and Grant Applications

• EL-Specific Funding Sources Guidance  (Updated 10/13/20)
• Title III Function Codes
• Title III Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Allowable Activities
• Program Allocations
• Private School Consultation Under Title III  (Updated 4/14/20)
• ESSA Title III Non-Regulatory Guidance  (Posted 1/24/18)
• Title III Grant Application
  • Both the Title III EL and Title III Immigrant Applications are part of the Consolidated Application which is available in the Michigan Electronic Grants System Plus (MEGS+)

Legislative Requirements for ELs

• EL Annual Notification Letter Essentials  (Posted 10/16/19)
• Title III Monitoring Indicators Self-Assessment Checklist  (Updated 10/6/17)
• Monitoring Indicators Self-Assessment Checklist Legislative Citations  (Posted 10/17/19)