Title III informational workshops to be held

Four informational workshops for Title III directors will be held across South Dakota. The workshops are slated for Sept. 20 in Rapid City, Sept. 21 in Fort Pierre, Sept. 22 in Aberdeen, and Sept. 23 in Sioux Falls. The meetings will begin at 1:30 p.m.

The workshops will cover topics such as: Office of Civil Rights requirements for identifying and serving limited English proficient students, Title I and Title III requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), English language proficiency standards, how to receive possible funding, program options for English language learners, and English as a new language certification.

Even though districts may not receive Title III funding, it is still an Office of Civil Rights’ requirement to identify and serve limited English proficient students and a Title I and Title III requirement under NCLB to annually assess their English language proficiency.

For more information, contact Ann Larsen, State Title III director, at (605) 773-4693 or e-mail: ann.larsen@state.sd.us.