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) |
|---|---|
WIDA AMS Test Setup |
12/3/24 - 3/28/25 |
Districts Receive Test Materials |
1/6/25 - 1/7/25 |
Test Window |
1/6/25 - 3/28/25 |
Additional Test Material Ordering Window |
1/6/25 - 3/14/25 |
Deadline for Shipping Materials |
3/28/25 |
Pre-reporting Data Validation in WIDA AMS |
4/9/25 - 5/6/25 |
Districts Receive Reports in WIDA AMS |
5/22/25 |
Data Verification (DVR) Window |
Tentative: 5/29/25 - 6/12/25 |
Districts Receive Printed Reports |
6/9/25 - 6/10/25 |
Starting the 2023-2024 SY, English learner students need be assigned a WAVE code for the type of LIEP program they have been assigned to:
ELIS Coding:
- IS1 – Transitional Bilingual.
- IS2 – Dual Language or Two-way Immersion.
- IS3 – English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Development (ELD).
- IS4 – Content Classes with Integrated ESL Support.
- IS5 – Newcomer Programs.
Including the coding in the WAVE will lead to the automation of our end-of-year performance reporting. Please be sure to complete this in your Student Information System. If you have questions about how to do this in your SIS, please reach out to your vendor.
What's New in the Office of English Language Proficiency?
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.
Webinar | Slide Deck
New EL District Coordinator for *2024-2025* School Year
Google form for *NEW* designated EL coordinators. If you are a new EL coordinator for your district, please fill out the form and contact the Project Manager of ELP Assessments.
Contact Information
Office of English Language Proficiency
OELP@sde.ok.gov
(405) 522-5073
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