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EL Update

EL Update
EL Update

June 1st, 2026 June 1st, 2026

  • Changing positions or LEAs? Let Casey know where you land for 26/27

Enjoy your summer! Enjoy your summer!

WIDA & State Assessments WIDA & State Assessments

  • 25/26 List of Important Dates available now
  • June 2nd - 9th - window for Answer Documents Received, and Students Not Tested windows in the Secure Site
  • June 2nd - 9th - window to mark 1st year EL students who have the ELA exemption for M-STEP or MI-Access with the Not Tested reason of “ELA Only – EL Student Exception”
  • Screening for incoming K students for 26/27 school year is now open
  • July 6th - student reports available in AMS and the Student Data File
  • August 19th - paper reports arrive in districts

Updates Updates

  • NEW EL Budgeting Resource from MDE - start planning for 26/27 now
  • WIDA Screener scores can now be viewed in MiLearn - this allows for you to see a student's score when they enroll rather than having to wait or contact another district - learn more at the MiLearn Resources Page

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

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  • June 17th - Reaching All Learners with Lori Lee from OAISD, virtual, no cost, 5 SCECHs, registration link

  • June 24th - ¡Toma la palabra! - Kent ISD Service Area Educators in districts / schools with immersion, dual language, or bilingual programs can register now, registration will open to all on April 15th, $0 registration and participants are eligible to receive a $125 stipend for attending

  • July 22nd & 23rd - ML Summit in Livonia, register here


25/26 Resources 25/26 Resources

  • 25/26 EL Timeline
  • Kindergarten Flow Chart
  • Administrator's Guide for English Learners
  • Updated Statewide EL Professional Learning calendar
  • Comprehensive High School Experience evaluation - bit.ly/HighSchoolEval
  • Updated – An Undocumented Student’s Guide to College (and FAFSA) in Michigan
  • Supporting Students Separated from Parents Due to Deportation
  • A Resource for Local Education Agencies and Schools Supporting Students Separated from Parents or Legal Guardians Due to Deportation Proceedings
  • NEW Resource - Know Your Rights: Five Things Parents Detained by ICE Should Know
  • Kent ISD Guidance on using an Affidavit instead of copying / keeping birth certificates or identity documents during enrollment
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