Bilingual/ESL/Title III
Targeting the Needs of English Language Learners
Our Department's Mission
The Bilingual/ESL/Title III Department is integrated within the Instructional Support Division of Region 16 Educational Service Center. Our mission is to provide technical assistance and professional development for districts that promote compliance with state and federal policy guidelines for educating English Language Learners (ELLs). Our department also strives to offer innovative, research-based professional development activities that are designed to advance the linguistic proficiency and academic achievement of ELLs. In addition, members of the Region 16 ESC Title III Shared Service Arrangement receive services and support aligned to the purpose and intent of Title III, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Our Team
Mary Bush
Cassie Swan
Christy Velasquez
Spring 2017 Director/Coordinator Meeting
Click the link below to access the agenda, presentation and handouts for the April 19, 2017 Director/Coordinator Meeting:
Program Statutes
(TEC) ยง29.051 -29.064
Texas Education Code - Bilingual Education and ESL Programs
TAC Chapter 89
Texas Administrative Code - Commissioner's Rules Concerning State Plan for Educating ELLs