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Title III, Part A – English Language Acquisition
Bilingual and ESL Language Education Programs
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Title III, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), aims to ensure that English learners (ELs) and immigrant students attain English proficiency and develop high levels of academic achievement in English.
At Region 18 Education Service Center, we believe that when schools are supported, students succeed. Together, we build bridges that help Emergent Bilingual students grow in both language and confidence.
Bilingual/ESL Programs
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- NEW FAQ - HUB
- Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs Implementation Tools
- Guidance on Identification and Placement of Emergent Bilingual Students Prior to Kindergarten (Updated October 2025)
- Guidance on Identification and Placement of English Learners Prior to Kindergarten
- NEW Bilingual Education Certification Pathways
- TSDS PEIMS Descriptor Table Guide for Bilingual and ESL Programs
- NEW Integrating Bilingual/ESL Teachers in a Local Designation System
Title III, Part A- English Language Acquisition
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Title III Helpful Resources
- Funding Guidebook
- English Learner Portal-FAQ Funding
- Title III Part A SNS Professional Development Worksheet 26-27 Template.xlsx
- SSA Title III Part A SNS Professional Development Worksheet 26-27 Template.xlsx
- Supplement, Not Supplant Handbook
- Title III, Part A — English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act | Texas Education Agency
Title III Engagement Activities
School Systems must “implement parent, family, and community engagement activities” as part of the requirements of receiving Title III, Part A funds. These activities should be in addition to or to enhance, increase, and extend programs and services that currently exist using local, state, and other federal funds.
For more information visit:
Parent Engagement
Notification of services, supports, and resources
Family Engagement
Learn new skills that support the child or the family.
Community Engagement
Information shared from community partner to parents/family/EB student.
Bilingual/ESL/Title III Contact Information
Maria Mata
Bilingual/ESL/Title III Consultant
mmata@esc18.net
432.567.3220