Arizona: ELL Resources
As of 2021-22, Arizona's schools were home to more than 93,000 English language learners. In recent years, the most common languages spoken by ELLs in Arizona have been Spanish, Vietnamese, Navajo, and Somali. (U.S. Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics)
Note: For additional state-by-state data and information, see New America's English Learner Accountability Hub.
State ELL Resources
Arizona Department of Education
- ELL Website: Office of English Language Acquisition Services (OELAS)
- Indian Education: Office of Indian Education
- Multilingual Certifications: Arizona Seal of Biliteracy
Statewide Organizations
Research and Reports
Note: Regulations change with time. If you see something that needs updating, please send an e-mail to Colorín Colorado. For more detailed information regarding ELL guidelines and policies at the state and federal levels, please see the following:
References
U.S. Department of Education. Our Nation’s English Learners. Most Common Non-English Languages Spoken by English Learners.