EL Update
October 22nd, 2026
WIDA Coordinator of the Year
- 🎉Congratulations to Beth Ann DeLaet from Allegan Public Schools!!! 🎉
22b Funding Generated by EL Student WIDA Score
- 22b (formerly Section 41 and 31a) annual amounts are now available to view
- Look for your LEA, Current Year Allowances and the line item titled 22b(4) WEIGHTED FDN - ENG LANG LEARNER
- Kent ISD's October State Aid Financial Status Report
- Statewide State Aid Financial Status Report Webpage
WIN Letter & Waiver
- WIN testing is now optional, students / families can sign a waiver to opt out
- MDE has a letter and waiver form for schools to send to families
- Spanish letter and waiver combined
- Arabic letter and waiver combined
Resources
NEW - Kent ISD LLCN podcast with Dr. Lora Beth Escalante on Talk Read Talk Write
- Nov 21st & 22nd - A Glimpse of Africa Holiday Food Distribution, fresh produce, chicken, eggs, and more
Title III Funds
WIDA & State Assessments
- Now available - WIDA List of Important Dates
- Note - the Pre-ID Window will be extremely short this year (week before break)
- Now available - WIDA Online Checklist & WIDA Paper Checklist
- 26/27 Assessment Integrity Guide and updated MDE Electronic Device policy
- Test Exception Request window = Dec. 11th - Jan. 15th
Upcoming Events
10/24 - MITESOL Conference @ MSU
- 10/27 - 7 Steps for a Language Rich, Interactive Classroom (MABE on the Road), $175, in GR
- 12/2 - Bridging Worlds: Supporting Newcomer Success in School
- 12/10 - Human Trafficking in School Settings
- 🍿1/26/27 - Exit Score Group Viewing opportunity 🍿
26/27 Resources
- Click for 25/26 Resources
- MDE Alternate Screener Guidance document
- MDE WIDA Screener Guidance document
- Kindergarten Flow Chart
- Administrator's Guide for English Learners
- Updated Statewide EL Professional Learning calendar
- Kent ISD Guidance on using an Affidavit instead of copying / keeping birth certificates or identity documents during enrollment
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