Michigan: ELL Resources

As of 2019, Michigan’s schools were home to more than 93,000 English language learners. In recent years, the most common five languages spoken by ELLs in Michigan have been Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Albanian, and Chinese. (U.S. Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics)

Minnesota is a member of WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment), joining in 2010. WIDA is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners which offers states programming for identifying and annually assessing the English language development of its English learners.

Note: For additional state-by-state data and information, see New America's English Learner Accountability Hub.

State ELL Resources

Michigan Department of Education

State ELL Website: English Learner and Immigrant Education Programs
Professional Development: Professional Learning & State Continuing Education Hours (including ESL courses)
Multilingual Certifications: Michigan Seal of Biliteracy

Related resources

NCELA: Title III Information

Statewide Organizations

Regional organizations

Dearborn Public Schools: EL & Compensatory Education Department

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Note: Regulations change with time. These guidelines were compiled in January of 2012 and updated in May 2022. If you see something that needs updating, please send an e-mail to Colorín Colorado. For more detailed information regarding ELL guidelines and policies at the state and federal levels, please see the following: