English Learners (ELs)

English Learner (EL) Resources

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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

• Michigan Academic 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

• A Strategic Vision for English Learners
• Critical Tools for EL Newcomers in Secondary Learning Online
• 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

Resources for Parents

• EL Dashboard
• Parent Dashboard  

Teacher Recruitment & Licensure

• Educator Licensing Services 
• English as a Second Language 
• Bilingual Education