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English Language Learners
Several ESEA provisions seek to strengthen instruction and accountability for English language learners (ELLs). Schools and districts are required to make adequate yearly progress for ELLs as a subgroup. The Act includes a grant program (under Title III) to help school districts provide high-quality language instruction programs for ELLs. That grant program also requires districts to provide professional development to teachers, principals, administrators, and community-based personnel in order to improve the instruction and assessment of ELLs. Title III requires that each state establish English language proficiency standards, define annual measurable achievement objectives (AMAOs) for increasing students level of English proficiency, and hold districts accountable for meeting them.
Guidance, Regulations, Legislation, and Announcements
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance on Implementation of Title III State Formula Grant ProgramELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT, TITLE III, PART A AS AMENDED BY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001
Non-Regulatory Guidance, Assessment and Accountability for Recently Arrived and Former Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students (Word)
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title III, Part A, Sec. 3102-English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement ActAnnouncements
Secretary Paige Announces New Policies to Help English Language Learners (February 2004)For Information Specific to California:
English Learners
Funds to improve language proficiency of English learners and help them meet content standards adopted by State Board of Education.
Other Resources
Useful Links
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA)Features current information regarding federal policies and major events, as well as databases, research, and additional links. NCELA is funded by the US Department of Education through the office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement & Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students (OELA).
OELA Title III Toolkit
Offers resources from the US Department of Education that support educators (teachers, LEAs, and SEAs) in implementing Title III of NCLB. It provides legal, implementation, and other ELL-related resources.
Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA)
Provides information for administering Title III of No Child Left Behind Act (2001) and promoting high quality education for English language learners (ELLs). It is also the umbrella site for the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and the OELA Title III Toolkit. Developed by the US Department of Education.
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