Administrators
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WHAT IS MY ROLE IN TITLE III?
As the instructional leader on your campus, you have the unique opportunity to look at the needs of the English Learners at your site from a broad perspective, and to make informed decisions to support those needs in multiple capacities. This page was designed with that role in mind and to provide you all that you need to utilize Title III funds to support the English Learners whom you serve.
LET'S REVIEW...DEFINING TITLE III
WHAT CAN I BUY?
Please note that these are not comprehensive lists
CRITICAL DOCUMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD
Budget Transfers: See Administrative Assistant Section, Submitting a Budget Transfer
Guidance for Software Licenses Under Title III
Guidance for Software Licenses under Title III
The Department of Language and Cultural Equity recommends that ELD instruction be delivered to students by a certified and properly endorsed educator. Language is developed in through human interaction between educator and students and within authentic academic contexts. Key factors to be considered when planning for ELD instruction are:
English language proficiency levels,
grade level standards,
WIDA ELD Standards and Can-Do Descriptors, and,
language needs of the student(s).
Software programs do not replace ELD instruction and may not be used as the core curriculum during designated or integrated ELD instruction.
Site, classroom, or teacher licenses are not allowable
Quotes must reflect 1:1 licensing (1 license per English Learner)
A site may not purchase more licenses than they have English Learners enrolled at the time of purchase
Software must serve the purpose of supporting increased English proficiency and the academic achievement of English Learners
Software may not be used to deliver ELD instruction in place of a grade-level, standards-aligned curriculum
DEFINING TITLE III RESPONSIBILITIES
Quick Overview of Title III Program Responsibilities
ADMINISTRATOR
Determine needs of English Learners
Develop plan to address needs
Identify supplemental materials, resources, and/or services needed to fulfill needs
Draft Title III justification to outline requested purchase for identified resources/services
If applicable, ensure resources are distributed and monitored for use with English Learners only, or teachers of English Learners
Meet with Administrative Assistant regularly to review and monitor budget and deadlines
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Obtain all requisition documentation needed to submit to Lawson (quote, justification)
Release requisition and communicate with Title III office regarding review and approval
Receive any resources or materials approved for purchase through the requisition process
Manage documentation for substitutes and additional compensation
Guide the budget transfer process
Please navigate to the Administrative Assistant subpage for more detailed information and resources