Alaska: ELL Resources

As of 2019, Alaska's schools were home to more than 15,000 English language learners. Currently, more than 40% of the state's multilingual students are Alaska Native. In recent years, the most common five languages spoken by ELLs in Alaska were Yupik, Spanish, Filipino, Inupiaq, and Samoan. (U.S. Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics)

Alaska is a member of WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment), joining in 2011. WIDA is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners.

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

State ELL Resources

Alaska Department of Education

• State ELL Website: English Language Learner and Title III Resources
• Multilingual Certifications: Alaska Seal of Biliteracy

Related resources

• WIDA: Alaska Contact Information

Statewide Organizations

• Alaska Association of Bilingual Education
• Alaska Public Employees Association
• NEA-Alaska

Recommended Resources

• Alaska Native English Learner Students (REL Northwest)
• Smithsonian Artic Studies Center in Alaska