English Learner Resources
English Learner (EL) Resources
Early Learning
- Resources for early childhood providers to support multilingual children and families
- Guidance for Implementing the Read by Grade Three Law with English Learners
English Language Development Standards
EL Accountability & Data
- EL Data Sources Catalog
- Meeting Adequate Growth
- School Index System Policy Brief
- More Information on School Accountability
EL Assessment
- MDE WIDA Assessment Page
- In-Person WIDA Screening Considerations for 2020-21
- Support & Accommodations Guidance Document
- MiSchoolData EL Dashboard
EL Program Supports
- English Learner (EL) Exit Reporting Guidelines
- EL Auto Exit Webinar
- Online Instructional Resources - Meeting the Needs of English Learners
- MDE Professional Learning for ELs
- Appropriate Staffing of EL Programs
- Clarification Regarding Language Assistance Program (LAP) Requirements
- ELs With Suspected Disabilities Guidance Handbook
- English Home Language Survey
- Entrance and Exit Protocol
- Guidance for Immigrant Students
- Home Language Surveys (All Languages)
- LAP Documents
- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Trainer of Trainers (ToT) Registry
Legislation Rules, Guidance & Funding
- EL Annual Notification Letter Essentials
- EL-Specific Funding Sources Guidance
- ESSA Title III Non-Regulatory Guidance
- Monitoring Indicators Self-Assessment Checklist Legislative Citations
- Private School Consultation Under Title III
- Program Allocations
- Title III Function Codes
- Title III Grant Application
- Both the Title III EL and Title III Immigrant Applications are part of the Consolidated Application which is available in the Michigan Electronic Grants System Plus (MEGS+)
- Title III Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Allowable Activities
- Title III Monitoring Indicators Self-Assessment Checklist
Professional Development
- Externships
- Guidelines for Professional Development that Qualifies for Michigan Legislative Requirements
- Professional Development - All Teachers
- Professional Development - New Teachers
- Professional Development and Mentoring Legislation
- Professional Development Characteristics of Quality
- Search the SCECH catalog for Professional Learning opportunities to be used for renewing an educator certificate
