EL Update

Title III funds only (no Section 41) - do July 1st, 2024

Section 41 funds - due October 15th, 2024

No EL specific funds - keep at LEA in case of site visit

VIEW THE PROGRAM EVAL REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT

• NEW MI Poverty and Well Being Map data tool from U of M - includes several indicators for a snapshot of poverty and well being at county, regional, and statewide levels
• Migrant Resource Councils (food distribution and other resources) - Allegan & Barry, Kent
  
• Language codes - USED is asking states to help identify "improbable" language codes for students in their statewide system - read about the process and see the list

• 2024 WIDA List of Important Dates
  
• Next Steps - accountable students & demographics, answer documents received, and students not tested reports in Secure Site

• Section 41 Report date has been moved to October 15th, 2024 (not July 15th)
• Slides for April 17th MDE Spring Update webinar (includes links to 24/25 dates, proposed service minute legislative language, and more)
• Expanding Reading Instruction for MLs - WIDA Focus Bulletin
• Article - WIDA Alternate Access Standard Setting

• April 22nd - Equitable Intake for English Learners
• April 29th - MIPSE Lab for EL Teachers: MLL Accommodation Plan
• May 16th - English Learner Program Evaluation Team Training
• May 22nd - The Poverty Simulation (SCECH & SWCEs)
• May 29th - Food System 101 (SCECH & SWCEs)
• July 31st - Newcomer Summit, Lansing

• Our EL Coaches can’t wait to see you! Would you like consultation or consulting around instructional practices, EL data, EL curriculum, or newcomers? What about a facilitated conversation on EL program evaluation, streamlining systems, and services? Coaching is open to all Kent ISD service area educators, including content area instructors and program administrators, SCECHs available