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OELAS

Title III

Federal Fiscal Guidance for English Learner (EL) Programs

 

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SEI Endorsement

All Public School teachers working with English learners delivering required minutes of the SEI models are required to have an ESL, BLE, or SEI Endorsement. (AZ Board Rule, 7 A.A.C. 2.L)

 

Course Rationale: 

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ADE SEI Endorsement Course

For questions, please see the SEI Endorsement webpage.

 

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Structured English Immersion Budget - Comprehensive

 

Arizona Revised Statutes §15-756.01, §15-756.03, and §15.756.04 establish procedures and provide a mechanism for determining and funding the incremental costs for educating English Learner (EL) students who are participating in Structured English Immersion (SEI) programs approved by Arizona's State Board of Education. Districts and charter schools have an opportunity to apply for funding through the SEI Fund Application request through §15-756.03(A).

 

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Vision and Mission

 

Vision

The Office of English Language Acquisition Services (OELAS), including the Migrant Education Program (MEP) is a comprehensive system of support, viewed as a critical partner by Local Education Agencies, schools, teachers, families and the community. Because of our commitment to supporting programmatic excellence, Arizona’s English learner and Migrant students are prepared for high academic achievement and college and career success.

 

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Contacts

Office of English Language Acquisition Services (OELAS) and the Migrant Education Program (MEP) 

 


1535 West Jefferson Street, Bin 31, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Main Line: 602-542-0753  |  Fax Line: 602-542-3050

OELAS Inbox: [email protected]

MEP Inbox: [email protected]

 

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Contact Us

OELAS Leadership

Heather Cruz

Associate Superintendent

Kate Wright

Deputy Associate Superintendent

Nicole von Prisk

Director of Title III and EL Funding

Cindi Wingfield

Director of Professional Development and Monitoring

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Welcome to OELAS

The Office of English Language Acquisition Services (OELAS) operates within the Arizona Department of Education. Pursuant to A.R.S.

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