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State & Federal Grants

State & Federal Grants

The Arizona Department of Education facilitates grants and funding that support our schools at both the state and federal level. Below are links to each of the grant programs ADE oversees as well as resources, trainings, and information related to our Grants Management Enterprise system (GME).

Grants Management

2023 OELAS Symposium - Lodging

Guest room rates for those traveling into Phoenix!

 

Homewood Suites Phoenix Airport South – Hilton

4750 E. Cotton Center Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ  85040
602.470.2100

As a Proud Partner of the Desert Willow Conference Center, they offer all attendees special guest room rates; simply call the hotel directly at 602-470-2100 and ask for the Desert Willow Conference Rates.

 

2023 OELAS Symposium - Call for Session Proposals

OELAS is seeking teacher leaders and instructional leaders to facilitate sessions!

 

Call for OELAS Conference Session Proposals

 

 

Session proposals for 2023 will open soon. Please bookmark this page, and check back!

Past Arizona EL Teachers of the Year

 

2019 - Eileen Nguyen                         2018 - Miriam Romero

2017 - Kelly Neckels                          2016 - Victoria Gonzales                         

Upcoming OELAS Professional Learning

OELAS continues to make it our goal this year to focus our work with educators this year on building awareness and a strong foundation around Arizona’s newly approved Language Development Approach, SEI Models, and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).

 

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OELAS Resources

Resources and Useful Links

 

Resources

Infographic - Arizona English Learner Determination and Services:   Flow-chart

SEI Model Implementation Guide

2021 Arizona Educator Celebrations

 

Those that submitted, thank you for helping us celebrate your amazing colleagues and Arizona Educators!

Educator Celebration Video
 

The educators shared are just a very few of the vast  number of diligent, dedicated, and driven teachers and staff who encourage growth and agency among students and amplify the role of students as partners in their learning! YOU are among this collection of honored and dedicated educators!  THANK YOU for all you do daily!