Title III, Part A — English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act

NEW! The Federal Program Planner has been updated to now include Title III, Part A. This is intended to be a supportive tool for directors working with federal programs at the LEA level. Each month, you will find there are activities/reminders to be considered across all ESSA title programs.

REVISED! This Funding Guidebook provides guidance on allowable vs. unallowable use of Bilingual Education Allotment (state) and Title III, Part A (federal) funds. It serves as a tool for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to align with each program's statutory authority, policies, and practices.

Texas English Learner Web Portal: The Texas English Learner (TXEL) Portal (outside source) provides direct access to resources and tools that support Texas emergent bilingual parents, families, and staff. The portal was designed to meet the unique needs of parents and families of emergent bilingual children in grades PK-12.  

There are three main sections of the portal. Each unique and host links to initiative websites and resources. 

1. Parents and Families - Resources in this section have Google Translation option for 63 languages and are organized into three categories based on the service or support being offered. 

• Supporting my Child 
• Family Supports 
• Student Resources 
• Parental Rights 
• Featured Resources 
• Newsletters 
• Process for Serving Emergent Bilingual Students video (available in Arabic, French, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese) and other helpful videos.  

   2. EB Educators - This section provides one easy-to-access location for resources utilized by EB staff statewide. Some of these resources are included below. Visit this section to see the full collection available. 

• Accountability and Compliance 
• Leadership Connection 
• Professional Development 
• Program Implementation 
• Announcements 
• Navigating the TXEL Portal Video 
• Featured Resources 
• Foundational Knowledge 
• Fact Sheets 
• Additional Resources 

   3. EB Portal - Teacher Classroom – This section provides educators with easily accessible, beneficial resources so they may focus on creating the best learning environment possible for their students. Visit this section to see the full collection available. 

• Communication Resources 
• Planning Resources 
• Transition Tools 
• Timekeepers and Randomizers 
• Procedure Resources 
• Cross Reference Checklists 

   4. EB Portal - FAQ Title III, Part A - This section provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding federal funding. Visit this section to see the full collection available. 

• Title III, Part A – General 
• Title III, Part A – English Language Acquisition 
• Title III, Part A- Immigrant Students   

   5. EB Portal - FAQ Funding – This section provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding funding, including federal and state guidance. Visit this section to see the full collection available. 

• Staffing 
• Salary Supplements 
• Professional Development  
• Student Services and Program Activities 
• Capital Outlay and Supplies/Materials 
• Private Nonprofit (PNP) Participation 
• Parent, Family, and Community Engagement 

   6. ESC EB Staff - This section provides access to specific training resources that can be used by ESC Title III and EB program staff to support and train other staff. Because the resources are intended for ESC EB staff only, login is required. 

   7. LPAC Framework – This section provides school systems with the information and resources about the policies, processes, programs, and supports to help emergent bilingual students improve their academic achievement. Visit this section to see the full collection available. 

• Law and Policy 
• Training Resources 
• Parent Resources 
• Frequently Used Resources 
• Non-Standardized Forms 
• Standardized Letters