Office of English Language Proficiency
The Office of English Language Proficiency (OELP) provides guidance and support to teachers, districts and other stakeholders regarding legal obligations, the WIDA assessment, the ELPA Indicator, instructional practices and professional development to support English Learners (EL) in Oklahoma schools.
What's New in the Office of English Language Proficiency? |
This guidance document explores how to serve and support Oklahoma's Newcomers, including legal obligations, programming options, instructional strategies, recommendations for family engagement, and suggested professional development.
Using ELP Band Exit Process for English Learners New 7.5.2022
Webinar | Slide Deck
OSDE webinar discussing student eligibility requirements and submission of an ELP Band Exit appeal.
OSDE webinar discussing student eligibility requirements and submission of an ELP Band Exit appeal.
ESL Certification Exam Prep Course New 7.5.22
Developed by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence and supported by OSDE, this self-paced course is aligned to the Oklahoma ESL certification framework. Staff completing all course modules will gain conceptual understanding of the content assessed through the CEOE ESL certification exam.
Improving Outcomes for English Learners New 7.5.22
Developed by the Office of English Language Proficiency, this series of seven self-paced sessions focuses on providing effective instruction for English learners. Implementation of the strategies presented in these sessions will increase access and equity for ELs and improve academic achievement for all students.
Developed by the Office of English Language Proficiency, this resource is both an introduction to the new WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework and a guide to assist educators in aligning WIDA ELD and Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS)-based instruction. This series places a strong focus on determining the critical Language Features that are common in both the WIDA ELD and Oklahoma Academic Standards.
FY23 English Language Proficiency Monitoring New 8.9.22
An overview of the new English Language Proficiency monitoring process.
Oklahoma English Language Learner Identification and Placement Guidance Document New 6.1.22
Guidance document summarizing Oklahoma's English Learner identification and placement process.
Guidance document summarizing Oklahoma's English Learner identification and placement process.
New EL District Coordinator for 2022-2023 School Year
Google form for new EL coordinators designation please fill out the form and contact the OELP.
Google form for new EL coordinators designation please fill out the form and contact the OELP.
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Office of English Language Proficiency Calendar |
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WIDA AMS Test Setup |
12/15/21-4/8/22 |
Districts receive Test Materials |
1/7/22 |
Additional Material Ordering |
1/7/22-4/1/22 |
Test Window |
1/10/22-4/8/22 |
Deadline for Shipping materials |
4/15/22 |
Pre-reporting Data Validation in WIDA AMS |
5/2/22-5/13/22 |
District Receive Reports in WIDA AMS |
6/6/22 |
DVR Window in Accountability Reporting |
6/9/22-6/24/22 |
Districts Receive Printed Reports |
6/21/22 |
ELP Band Exit Committee Request Window |
8/1/22-/8/26/22 |
