Important ELP Assessment Reminders:

• If a student has been identified as a potential English learner, then a NH licensed ESOL educator must administer an English Language Proficiency (ELP) Screener to determine initial eligibility. In NH, the only approved ELP Screeners are: WIDA Kindergarten Screener, WIDA Online Screener or WIDA Paper Screener. For more information, please reference: NHED Guidance on Identification & Placement of English Learners.



• Collaborate with Special Education Case Managers to review the 2022-2023 WIDA Accessibility & Accommodations Manual and to complete an Accommodations Checklist to ensure all English learners who have accommodations as part of an IEP or 504 plan have the supports they need on testing day.

2022-23 Immigrant Children & Youth Grant

Pursuant to ESSA Section 3114(d)(1), NHED reserves 5% from the state’s Title III allocation to provide sub-grants to LEAs who have experienced a significant increase in enrollment of immigrant children and youth.

Funds are awarded to the three LEAs who have experienced the most significant increase in enrollment of immigrant children and youth, as defined:

• At least 25% increase in number of immigrant children & youth enrolled from previous three year average
• LEA must serve a minimum of 40 immigrant children and youth.

For the 2022-23 grant cycle, Manchester, Nashua and Portsmouth qualify to receive $17,658 each through the Title III Immigrant Children & Youth grant. For more information about this grant, please visit the NHED Office of ESEA Programs webpage.

2022-2023 Title III Reallocations: The Title III application process is closed for this cycle. Funds reserved for LEAs who elected not to participate in the program will now be redistributed to current Title III grant recipients. Please expect those notices by 12/30/2022. 

If you have questions or need Technical Assistance with the grant application process, please plan to join one of the Open Office Hours or TA webinars listed below or contact NHED Title III Consultant, Wendy Perron.