Federal Programs
TITLE III, Part A - English Learners & Immigrant Students
Purpose
Title III, Part A provides funding to help English Learners (ELs) attain English proficiency and meet the same challenging state academic standards as their peers. It also supports immigrant students as they adjust to a new educational system and community.
Services for English Learners
Title III funds may be used to provide:
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instruction.
Additional language development programs or tutoring.
Curriculum materials and technology to support English language learning.
Professional learning for teachers to improve instruction for ELs.
Translation and interpretation services for families.
Parent Notification and Rights
Under federal law, parents of English Learners must be notified within 30 days of the beginning of the school year (or within 2 weeks of identification during the year) if their child is identified as EL and will receive ESOL or Title III services.
Parents have the right to:
Receive notification in a language they understand about their child’s placement, services, and progress.
Decline ESOL services if they choose.
Request a change in their child’s language instruction program.
Participate in parent outreach and engagement activities funded by Title III.
Family and Community Engagement
AIM values the input of EL families and provides opportunities to:
Share feedback about Title III-funded programs.
Access resources to support learning at home.
Participate in school activities and decision-making.
Contact Information
For more information about Title III, Part A or services for English Learners, please contact:
Willie Washington
Federal Programs Director
2450 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
404-595-7997