Title III, Part A- English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Act
Title III, Part A
The purpose of the Title III, Part A program is to ensure that English learners (ELs) and Immigrant students attain English proficiency and develop high levels of academic achievement in English. There are many useful resources on the Texas Education Agency's website: TEA Title III Webpage
ESC 2 Shared Service Arrangement
The Education Service Center, Region 2 (ESC-2) Title III Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) is a consortium of districts and charter schools that combine Title III federal monies, using ESC-2 as the fiscal and administrative agent, to maximize funding through cooperative spending. ESC-2 provides the following customized services and technical assistance to participating districts and charters:
- Complete and submit the Title III application and amendments within specified deadlines
- Provide professional development opportunities targeted to addressing limited English proficient student needs, creating more qualified EB-serving teachers, and bolstering parental outreach as requested.
- Provide family meeting resources specific to the Title III Grant program to make parents and families aware of the benefits of the ESL/Bilingual program.
- Commit to provide a high level of high quality service to member clients
April signifies National Advocacy Month for Bilingual and Multilingual Learners. Join us in honoring and embracing the abundant linguistic diversity that bilingual and multilingual individuals contribute to our communities, educational institutions, and professional environments.
Region 2 ESC Bilingual/ESL Directors' and Quarter Meetings
