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Professional Learning
Self-paced professional learning is available to Alabama educators. Access trainings through WIDA Secure Portal.
Self-paced professional learning is available to Alabama educators. Educators will earn 3.5 hours for each completed module. Access training through Ellevation or contact your EL Coordinator for more information.
Instructional Resources
English learner data information, dashboard and instructional strategies library.
A site for educators and families of English learners.
Guides for Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School.
The Newcomer Toolkit is a resource for state, local, and school leaders to support multilingual learners and general education educators.
WIDA
Tools and supports to help educators and English learners succeed.
The WIDA ELD Standards Framework provides a foundation for curriculum, instruction and assessment for multilingual learners in Kindergarten through grade 12.
Parental Involvement and Communication
Toolkit helps families choose education services that meet their child’s needs.
The state provides translated parent notifications that meet federal parent and family engagement requirements.
Statutes, Laws, and Guidance
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
U.S. Department of Justice and Civil Rights guidance on English Learners.
Guidance from the Office of English Language Acquisition.
EL Related legislation and case law.