Welcome to OELAS
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.
OELAS: Reminders, Updates, and Guidance (January 2022)
OELAS: Reminders, Updates, and Guidance (December 2021)
OELAS: Reminders, Updates, and Guidance (October 2021)
Unique Populations: Reminders, Updates, and Guidance (March 2021)
Unique Populations: Reminders, Updates, and Guidance (January 2021)
Unique Populations: Reminders, Updates, and Guidance (December 2020)
Considerations for Initial Assessment and Program Placement (October 2020)
Guidance Regarding Initial Fluent English Proficient Students (October 2020)
SEI Overview: A Superintendent's Guide (August 2020)
Parental Notification, EL Data Integrity, and AZELLA Guidance (August 2020)
OELAS School Closure and Reopening of Schools FAQs (July 2020)
OELAS Reminders, Updates, and Guidance (July 2020)
Restart & Recovery: Considerations for Teaching and Learning (CCSSO Guidance)
OELAS Reminders, Updates, and Guidance (June 2020)
Arizona Revised Statutes 15-751 to 15-757
Castañeda v. Pickard, 648 F.2d 989 (C.A. Tex 1981)M
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
OELA - National Professional Development Program - FAQs
Supreme Court Opinion - Horne v. Flores
Title III - Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students
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.
