Development of LEA Plans LEAs are required to prepare plans. In the development of LEA plans, it is critical that people with expertise and interest in the education of LEP students and who have historically worked with these children, be given the opportunity to participate. This would include school personnel, parents and community members, and LEP secondary school students where applicable. A well-developed LEA plan in a district with LEP students would consider the educational needs and contributions of those students.
Coordination is also very important.
Services through Title I, special education, and gifted and talented education should be coordinated with local bilingual and ESL programs for maximal effectiveness. Such coordination should also include Title VII-funded programs. The Department of Education expects that Title I and title VII funds will be combined as part of a schoolwide program.