Title III

Title III Program Overview

The Title III Program, a component of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), supports Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in ensuring that English Learners (ELLs) and immigrant students achieve English proficiency while meeting the same rigorous state standards required of all students.

Purpose of Title III Funds

Title III funds are designed to:

• Help ELLs attain English language proficiency in a timely manner.
• Ensure that ELLs meet challenging academic content standards.
• Provide meaningful opportunities for immigrant students to succeed academically.

Professional Development for Educators

To achieve these goals, LEAs that receive Title III funding are required to offer high-quality professional development to educators who work with ELLs. This includes:

• Elementary Educators: Strengthening strategies to support language acquisition and content learning.
• Content Teachers: Integrating language development techniques into subject-area instruction.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialists: Enhancing best practices for supporting English language learners.
   

To learn more about the services, strategies, and resources available for supporting English Learners, please visit the English Language Acquisition Services (ELAS) tab on the HUSD website.