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Office of Civil Rights (OCR)

Office of English Language Acquisition Legislation, Regulation, and Guidance for Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Requirements

Title III Information

The purposes of Title III are to:

  1. Improve the education of English Learners by assisting them attain English proficiency, attain high levels of academic achievement in English and meet challenging academic standards; AND
  2. Provide enhanced instructional opportunities for immigrant children and youth;  AND
  3. Promote parental, family, and community participation in language instruction educational programs.
EL Definitions/Allowable Activities
Immigrant Definitions/Allowable Activities
Non-Regulatory Guidance: EL and Title III September 23, 2016
Addendum to September 23, 2016 Non-Regulatory Guidance
Title III Allocation Information

U.S. Department of Education

Fact Sheet: Providing Services to English Learners During the COVID-19 Outbreak
U.S, Department of Education ESSA Guidance
OELA ELL Toolkit
Newcomer Toolkit (June 2023)
Dual Language Learners Toolkit - resources that can be used to support young children who are learning their home languages and English.
Office of English Language Acquisition
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
NCELA Family Toolkit

Important Court Cases

Lau V Nichols
Landmark Court Cases Regarding English Language Learners
Updated November 5, 2025 2:43pm