Welcome to OELAS
The Office of English Language Acquisition Services (OELAS) operates within the Arizona Department of Education. Pursuant to A.R.S. 15-756, OELAS develops guidelines for monitoring school districts and charter schools to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws regarding English language learners, develops programs to enhance all aspects of training for teachers and administrators, publishes English language learner policy guidelines for school districts and charter schools notifying school districts and charter schools of their responsibilities and provides technical assistance to school districts and charter schools to implement structured English immersion programs.
OELAS operates under the Arizona Department of Education mission:
The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
Trending Topics and Resources
- Infographic - Arizona English Learner Determination and Services: Flow-chart
- SEI Model Implementation Guide
- EL Handbook: A Guide for Practitioners of English Language Learning
- NEW - Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Guide (OELAS/Title III)
- Updated - Guidance for Home Language Survey when completed in Preschool
- Legal Cases and Laws Surrounding Arizona EL Programs and Services
- High School Credit Guidance - Resource from the Webinar (webinar from 5.17.23)
- Fundamentals of Targeted ELD Instruction (webinar from 2.26.25)
- Fundamentals of Integrated Instruction for ELs (webinar from 3.19.25)
- Services for English Learners (ELs) Meets Move on When Reading (MOWR) (recording from 5.12.26)
Professional learning opportunities are available! Visit our OELAS Professional Learning webpage or APLD for details.
Use the link above to view and get resources from previous webinars as well as register for upcoming webinar opportunities!
Proposed Revisions Available for Public Review and Comment
The Arizona Department of Education is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to the SEI Endorsement Course Frameworks (Elementary and Secondary levels).
In 2025, The Arizona State Board of Education voted to open Board rule to review and revise the SEI Endorsement Course Frameworks (Elementary and Secondary levels) for the removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) language. Following that action, a stakeholder workgroup reviewed the existing SEI Endorsement Course Frameworks (Elementary and Secondary levels) and developed recommendations for revisions.
The Arizona Department of Education invites educators, leaders, education partners, SEI Endorsement Course Providers, and members of the public to review the proposed revisions and provide feedback during the public comment period.
Review the Proposed Revisions
The following documents are available for review:
- Draft Version with suggested updates
- Draft Version with redline edits
Submit Public Comment
Stakeholder feedback is an important part of this review process. Comments received during the public comment period will be collected and shared with the stakeholder working group for consideration and additional revisions. A final draft will then be shared with the Arizona State Board of Education.
To submit feedback, please complete the Public Comment Form below:
- Public Comment Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/79iix897hq
Public Comment Period
- Comment Period Opens: October 27, 2026
- Comment Period Closes: November 10, 2026
Should you have questions about EL Programs and Services, please email us: [email protected]