Title III - English Learner and Immigrant and Section 41 Bilingual Education

Title III - Language Instruction for English Learners (ELs) and Immigrant Students
and Section 41 Bilingual Education

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 academic standards. It is also designed to provide immigrant students with high-quality instruction to meet challenging State academic standards and assist the transition of immigrant children and youth into American society.

Office of Educational Supports (OES), Special Populations Unit: 517-241-6977

EL Program Supports

• English Learners (ELs)
• EL Professional Learning Calendar   Updated 1/06/25
• K-2 Default Auto Exit Research Brief   Posted 8/11/21
• Critical Tools for EL Newcomers Learning Online   Posted 7/15/20
• Entrance and Exit Protocol
• EL Program Evaluation Guidance   Posted 5/25/21
• Home Language Surveys   Updated 7/24/24
• Language Assistance Program (LAP) Documents   Updated 9/6/19
• Clarification Regarding LAP Requirements   Posted 9/12/19
• 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
• EL Auto Exit:
  • Reporting Guidelines   Updated 7/1/21
  • Q&A   Posted 7/9/20

EL Funding and Grant Applications

• Section 41 Application Video
• Section 41: How to Apply   Updated 10/26/23
• Section 41: NexSys Application Guide   Updated 10/26/23
• Section 41-Specific Funding Sources Guidance
• EL-Specific Funding Sources Guidance   Updated 3/20/24
• Title III Function Codes   Updated 8/26/16
• Title III Allowable Activities   Updated 8/5/16
• Program Allocations
• Private School Consultation Under Title III   Updated 4/14/20
• Title III Non-Regulatory Guidance [USED]
• Title III Grant Application
  • Both the Title III - EL and Title III - Immigrant Applications are part of the Consolidated Application which is available in NexSys

Legislative Requirements for ELs

• EL Annual Notification Letter Essentials   Posted 10/16/19
• Title III Monitoring Indicators Self-Assessment Checklist   Updated 2/22/23
• Title III Monitoring Indicators Self-Assessment Checklist Legislative Citations   Posted 10/17/19
• Title I On Site Review Monitoring Indicators Self-Assessment Checklist   Posted 2/22/23
• Section 41(7) Legislation English Language Development Instruction Models   Updated 4/3/25
• Office of Civil Rights Summary of Agreements for EL Service Minutes   Posted 2/28/25
• EL Toolkit for State and Local Education Agencies (SEAs and LEAs) [USED]
• EL Dear Colleague Letter [USED]