Mission: The Office of English Language Acquisition Services, as a critical partner invested in the success of English learners, Migrant students, and Foster and Homeless youth, uses expertise and the cumulative experience of the practitioners in Arizona to guide LEAs, teachers, and families in effective ways to support high student achievement.

 If you have questions, please refer to Unique Populations Contacts for a full list of supports.

Exciting things are happening in OELAS!

2022 Arizona Student Success Story Nominations are now being accepted!
 

Federal Programs | Public Comment – Federal Fiscal One Year Waiver Request

Comments will be accepted through 9/9/2022.

As part of waiver requirements, we are posting an opportunity for public comment regarding the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) seeking a waiver pursuant to §8401(b) from requirements within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE). The USDOE requires state educational agencies, when seeking waivers from statutory or regulatory requirements, solicit and respond to public comment on the request and provide evidence of the available comment period. This 10-day public comment period from August 29-September 9, 2022, waives requirements related to the Period of availability of funds.

Waiving the requirements outlines below will provide the ADE and its subgrantees with the flexibility needed to continue to support continuity of academic and support services during the recovery period of the COVID-19 pandemic. In seeking these waivers, the ADE will use and ensure that its subgrantees use funds under the respective programs in accordance with the provisions of all the applicable statutes, regulations, program plans, and applications not subject to these waivers, and will work to mitigate, and ensure that its subgrantees work to mitigate, any negative effects that may occur as a result of the requested waivers.
 

Link to Public Comments Survey

Guidance to the Field

SY 2022-2023 Guidance

High School Credit for Integrated and Targeted ELD (August 2022)*

*Please note that OELAS’ Guidance to the Field | High School Credit for Integrated and Targeted ELD does not take effect this school year. OELAS will continue working with the academic standards division, the State Board of Education, school leaders, and education stakeholders to provide support and assistance before implementation in a future school year. 

OELAS  Town Hall Presentation, 8.17.2022

Digital Forms and Electronic Signatures (July 2022)

EL Coordinator – LEA Point of Contact Form

As you are preparing for the coming school year, please be sure to let us know of any changes to your LEA's point of contact.

It is important for OELAS to have the most up-to-date contact information for the staff member responsible for (or overseeing) EL programs and services at the LEA level. This form is to be completed by EL Coordinators only; it is not intended as a general email listserv.