Title III provides over $700 million in funds intended to help
schools supplement their language instruction programs so
students can gain proficiency in speaking, listening to,
reading, and writing English. Schools are expected to hold
limited English proficient students to the same challenging
state standards in core subjects required of all students.
Distribution: States distribute funding to school districts
based on the number of English language learners they serve. Use
of Funds: Title III funds are intended to provide professional
development and curriculum, including technology and
supplemental programs. Defining Academic Language for English
Learners English-learning students need to understand the
aspects of the English language to more effectively engage with
academic content. English Learners: Achieving Academic Growth
and Language Proficiency By 2025, one out of every four students
will be an English language learner. Districts need an
integrated and comprehensive solution for these learners that