Title III Part A

Language Instruction for Limited Proficient and Immigrant Students

Title III, a new program within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 was authorized in December 2001 under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The program focuses on attaining English language proficiency; meeting the same levels of attainment in academic core areas as other students; developing high quality language instruction programs from scientifically – based research; developing and enhancing SEA and LEA capacity to serve English Language Learners/Limited English Proficient students (ELL/LEP); parental and community participation; SEA and LEA accountability; and high quality professional development for all staff. Title III Part A provides formula based funding for identified ELL/LEP students. The program also provides funding for immigrant students through the NCLB Title III immigrant Funding Application.

Percentage of ELL/LEP students per school site: (Based on 03-04 ADS data)

ENROLLMENT PERCENTAGE

Bloomfield Family Learning Center (PreK – K): 265 11%

Blanco Elementary School (K – 6): 221 22%

Central Primary School (1 – 3): 631 15%

Naaba Ani Elementary School (4 – 6); 562 15%

Mesa Alta Junior High School (7 – 8): 545 13%

Bloomfield High School (9 – 12): 875 17%

Charley Y. Brown Alternative School (8 – 12): 93 12%

A planning committee comprised by district administrators, ESL instructors and parents determine how the district will best utilize Title III funds in supporting the needs of district ELL/LEP students.

Activities supported by Title III Part A funding in Bloomfield Schools

• SIOP – High quality sheltered instruction
• ESL/TESOL professional development
• ESL supplies and materials
• English Woodcock Johnson Language Assessment tests
• English Language tutoring
• Educational software to develop language