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English Language Proficiency

The Office of English Language Proficiency (OELP) provides guidance and support to teachers, districts and other stakeholders regarding legal obligations, the WIDA assessment, the ELPA Indicator, instructional practices and professional development to support English Learners (EL) in Oklahoma schools.

Office of English Language Proficiency Assessment Calendar

Event Date(s)

ELP Band Exit Window

8/11/25-8/29/25

WIDA Precode

11/4/25-11/19/25

WIDA AMS Test Setup

12/2/25-3/20/26

Districts Receive Test Materials

1/5/26-1/6/26

Test Window

1/5/26-3/20/26

Additional Test Material Ordering Window

1/5/26-3/13/26

Deadline for Shipping Materials

3/27/26

Pre-Reporting Data Validation in WIDA AMS

4/8/26-5/5/26

Districts Receive Preliminary Reports in WIDA AMS

5/21/26

Accountability Reporting Data Verification (DVR) Window

6/9/26-6/23/26

Districts Receive Preliminary Printed Reports

6/8/26

Final Scores Available in Accountability Reporting   

TBA

Updated Data Posted in WIDA AMS    

7/21/26


2026-2027 New and Returning EL District Coordinators
Google form for new and returning designated EL coordinators. If you are a new EL coordinator for your district, please fill out the form.


What's New in the Office of English Language Proficiency?

2025-2026 WIDA ACCESS Assessments Overview - Added 12/9/25
Webinar | Slide Deck

May 2026 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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April 2026 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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March 2026 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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February 2026 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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January 2026 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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December 2025 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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November 2025 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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October 2025 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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September 2025 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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August 2025 Monthly Webinar and Slide Deck
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OELP Monthly Meeting May 2025 Webinar & Slide Deck
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OELP Monthly Meeting April 2025 Webinar & Slide Deck
Webinar | Slide Deck | Seal of Biliteracy Slide Deck

OELP Monthly Meeting March 2025 Webinar & Slide Deck
Webinar | Slide Deck

OELP WIDA ACCESS Overview Webinar for 2024-2025 School Year
This recorded webinar provides an overview of Oklahoma ACCESS testing. This is not a replacement for the training course, which is required to administer the assessment. OELP's webinars are not required but will likely be helpful. 
Webinar I Slide Deck

Office of English Language (OELP) Proficiency Updates
This webinar details routine updates and revisions and required actions from the U.S. Department of Education’s Oklahoma Consolidated Performance Review Report FY 2024, dated July 25, 2024 regarding English Learner process and practice.


Contact Information

Office of English Language Proficiency
OELP@sde.ok.gov
(405) 522-5073

Last Modified on Jun 04, 2026
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