EL Update
June 1st, 2026
- Changing positions or LEAs? Let Casey know where you land for 26/27
Enjoy your summer!
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
- 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
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 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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