Oklahoma: ELL Resources

As of 2021, Oklahoma’s schools were home to more than 67,900 English language learners. In recent years, the most common five languages spoken by ELLs in Oklahoma have been Spanish, Vietnamese, Cherokee, Burmese, and Hmong. (U.S. Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics)

Oklahoma is a member of WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment), joining in 2006. WIDA is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners which offers states programming for identifying and annually assessing the English language development of its English learners.

Note: For additional state-by-state data and information, see New America's English Learner Accountability Hub.

State ELL Resources

Oklahoma Department of Education

• ELL State Website: Title III
• Migrant Education: Migrant Education Program
• Indian Education: Indian Education
• Multilingual Certifications: Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy

Related Resources

• WIDA: Oklahoma Contact Information

Statewide Organizations

• Oklahoma TESOL (OKTESOL)
• AFT-Oklahoma
• Oklahoma Education Association
• Oklahoma Parents Center