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Title III - English Learner and 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 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: 517-241-6974
EL Program Supports
- EL Professional Learning Calendar (Updated 9/27/23)
- K-2 Default Auto Exit Research Brief (8/11/21)
- Critical Tools for EL Newcomers Learning Online (7/15/20)
- Entrance and Exit Protocol
- EL Program Evaluation Guidance (5/25/21)
- English Home Language Survey (Updated 8/24/16)
- Home Language Surveys (All Languages)
- Language Assistance Program (LAP) Documents (Updated 9/6/19)
- Clarification Regarding LAP Requirements (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 (9/12/19)
- Engaging Multilingual Families (Linked 4/6/21)
- EL Auto Exit:
- Reporting Guidelines (Updated 7/1/21)
- Q&A (7/9/20)
EL Funding and Grant Applications
- Section 41 Application Video
- Section 41: How to Apply (11/7/22)
- Section 41: NexSys Application Guide (1/4/23)
- EL-Specific Funding Sources Guidance (Updated 10/13/20)
- 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