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English Learners (ELs)
English Learner (EL) Resources
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Early Learning
- Multilingual Learners
- Resources for Early Childhood Providers to Support Multilingual Children and Families
English Language Development Standards
EL Accountability & Data
- Michigan School Accountability Website
- EL Data Sources Catalog
- Meeting Adequate Growth
- School Index System Overview
- English Learner Growth Crosswalk
EL Assessment
- Michigan WIDA Assessment Website
- Support & Accommodations Guidance Document
- MI School Data EL Dashboard
EL Program Supports
- EL Grant Implementation Survey
- Office of Educational Supports Title III - EL & Immigrant Website
- Advancing Equity: A Strategic Vision for ELs
- EL Entrance and Exit Protocol
- EL Auto Exit Reporting Guidelines
- EL Auto Exit Q&A
- Home Language Surveys (All Languages)
- Critical Tools for EL Newcomers in Secondary Learning Online
- Online Instructional Resources - Meeting the Needs of ELs
- 2021-22 EL Professional Learning Calendar
- Appropriate Staffing of EL Programs
- Clarification Regarding Language Assistance Program (LAP) Requirements
- Guidance for Immigrant Students
- LAP Documents
- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Trainer of Trainers (ToT) Registry
Legislative Requirements, Guidance, and Funding
- ESSA Title III Non-Regulatory Guidance [USED]
- EL-Specific Funding Sources Guidance
- Title III Function Codes
- Title III Allowable Activities
- Program Allocations
- Private School Consultation Under Title III
- 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+)
- EL Annual Notification Letter Essentials
- Title III Monitoring Indicators Self-Assessment Checklist
- Title III Monitoring Indicators Self-Assessment Checklist Legislative Citations
Professional Development
- Externships
- Guidelines for Professional Development that Qualifies for Michigan Legislative Requirements
- Professional Development for All Teachers
- Professional Development for New Teachers
- Professional Development Characteristics of Quality
- Search the SCECH Catalog for Professional Learning Opportunities to be used for renewing an Educator Certificate
- EL Vision Videos
- This video series is designed to highlight ways in which schools around Michigan are implementing various aspects of MDE’s Strategic Vision for English Learners
- EL Vision Video – West Ottawa Public Schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEKlnvqsQ5w
- EL Vision Video – Troy School District: https://youtu.be/mqQ3zhVw6_4
- EL Vision Video – Chelsea School District: https://youtu.be/NCzpvUQaDYU
- This video series is designed to highlight ways in which schools around Michigan are implementing various aspects of MDE’s Strategic Vision for English Learners
Resources for Parents
- MI School Data EL Dashboard
- MI School Data Parent Dashboard for School Transparency
- WIDA Parent Guides