Links to English Learner Resources
For Teachers
| Wayne RESA EL Handbook | Created by Wayne RESA in 2023 for classroom teachers |
| MDE EL Supports | Resources collected by an EL Advisory Committee for the Michigan Department of Education |
| Color in Colorado | Bilingual (Spanish) site for Teachers & Families of EL students |
| WIDA ELD Standards 2020 | Latest Edition of the WIDA English Language Development Standards |
| MDE EL Resources | State of Michigan EL specific links |
| CAL SIOP | The original Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model |
| AI for ML | Padlet with Artificial Intelligence links for Multilingual Learners |
| WCEPS Pathways | For educators to understand the products and services WCEPS offers |
For Students and Parents:
| WIDA Access Practice Tests | Test Practice & Sample Items created by WIDA |
| WIDA Parent Guide | Parent Guide Arabic Version Spanish Version |
| Exit Protocol | State of Michigan Entrance and Exit Protocol for EL Students |
| ELs with CI | Nonverbal Communication in Diverse Classrooms: Intercultural Competence Considerations for Supporting English Learners with Significant Cognitive Disabilities |
| Understanding Alt Scores | WIDA Alternate ACCESS: Understanding Your Child’s Scores (multiple languages) |
For my ease of navigation:
| WIDA Secure Portal | |
| DRC Insight | Data Recognition Corp |
| MiLogin | Access to MDE Secure Site (MiLogin for Business) |
| MOECS – SCECH | Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) |
| MDE WIDA | State of Michigan WIDA landing page |
| MDE Memos | State of Michigan Education Memos |
| Assessment Calendar | State of Michigan Assessment Calendar |
| MI School Map | Michigan Schools and Districts |