Differentiation of Title III Engagement Activities
While all Title III engagement activities must be dedicated to increasing the English proficiency and improve academic achievement of English learners and immigrant students, each type of Title III engagement activity will approach that goal differently.
Successful engagement activities should be based on the needs gathered throughout the school year from families of EB and/or immigrant students. Keep in mind that Title III Engagement activities are only offered to parents and families of EB and immigrant students. Ensure that all 3 Title III engagement components should be offered across all grade levels.
Click one of the circle below to learn more about that type of event.
Notification of services, supports, and resources.
Learn new skills that support the child or the family.
Information shared from community partner to parents/family/EB student.
Try It Out
Click the Types of Engagement (Title I and Title III Parent, Family, and Community) to see which activities are considered to meet the needs of emergent bilingual and immigrant students and their families.
Title I, Part A
Title III, Part A
Title I
These activities are not considered Title III Engagement events because they are not specifically addressing the needs of emergent bilingual and/or immigrant students and families. None of these activities are focused on increasing English language acquisition or academic achievement for EB or immigrant students.
*Note: Usually if the invitation to the activity was sent to all parents, it is a sign that the activity is not targeted to meet the specific needs of families of immigrant and EB students; and therefore, it likely falls under Title I rather than Title III.
Parent
These activities are all addressing the services, programs, and supports that the school or district can provide for EB and/or immigrant students to support their language acquisition, academic achievement, and parent engagement as a parent of an EB or immigrant student.
Family
These activities focus on skills or tools that parents and families are learning about and can take home to support their children’s English language acquisition and academic achievement.
*Note: These activities are considered family activities if provided and/or presented by the school or district. If provided by someone from the community (but not the school or district), these activities would be considered a “community activity”.
Community
These activities focus on resources and education that the local or regional community can offer to parents and families that will support children’s English language acquisition and academic achievement.
*Note: Some of these activities would be considered a “family activity” if provided by someone within the school or district.
Going Beyond Events - Title III Innovative Activities
As the educational landscape continues to change, parent and family engagement must also change to meet the needs of parents and increase student success. While many schools host events to share information with parents, consider implementing some of the activities below that also meet the charge of Title III Engagement while being able to reach new parents in different ways. Note that the list below is just a small sample of the types of engagement activities and topics.
Leveraging Social Media or Department Website
- Create and share a program page to disseminate information to parents
- Use Facebook Live for Virtual Community Field Trips
Create Instructional Videos
- Create a “Literacy Tips” video accessible through a QR Code via a handout, social media, or emails
- Walkthrough the TELPAS Speaking and Listening practice exam to explain the types of questions and answer expectations.
Create Visual Click Sheets
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Create click sheets for the variety of databases or software used by the school or district including how to
- Find program information
- Apply for CTE programs available or after school programs
- Communicate with teachers and staff
Collect Parents’ Feedback
- Implement a Suggestion box for training, services, or supports that parents are interested in
- Send a Parent Survey to gather data about what parents and families are knowledgeable about and interested in.
College and Career Guidance for Parents
- Use Title III funds to offer transportation to and guided tours for colleges and universities nearby
- Create a monthly/quarterly Newsletter about deadlines and requirements for scholarships that address EB and immigrant students
