NCLB English Language Learners and Title III 1

Question 1

Under NCLB, which title specifically addresses the education of English Language Learners (ELLs)?

Accepted Answer

Title III

Answer

Title I

Answer

Title II

Answer

Title V

Question 2

What does the acronym AMAO stand for in the context of NCLB Title III?

Accepted Answer

Annual Measurable Achievement Objective

Answer

Adequate Measurement of Academic Outcomes

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Annual Mandatory Assessment Order

Answer

Academic Measurement and Assessment Organization

Question 3

Under NCLB, how many consecutive years must an ELL student attend U.S. schools before being required to take English language arts assessments in English for AYP purposes?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

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2 years

Answer

5 years

Question 4

Under NCLB Title III, what type of educational program must LEAs provide to ELL students?

Accepted Answer

Language instruction educational programs

Answer

Bilingual education programs only

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English-immersion programs only

Answer

Native language maintenance programs only

Question 5

Which entity primarily receives Title III subgrants to fund services for ELL students under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

Local education agencies (LEAs)

Answer

Individual schools

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State education agencies (SEAs)

Answer

Federal contractors

Question 6

Under NCLB, if a Title III subgrantee fails to meet its Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) for two consecutive years, what must occur?

Accepted Answer

Parents must be notified and the district must develop an improvement plan

Answer

The district loses all federal funding immediately

Answer

The state must take over the district's ELL program entirely

Answer

ELL students must be reclassified as non-ELL immediately

Question 7

What percentage of Title III funds may a State Education Agency (SEA) retain for state-level administrative and technical assistance activities under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

5%

Answer

3%

Answer

10%

Answer

15%