Connecticut: ELL Resources
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As of 2021, Connecticut's schools were home to more than 45,000 English language learners. In recent years, the most common five languages spoken by ELLs in Connecticut have been Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Haitian-Creole, and Mandarin.
Note: For additional state-by-state data and information, see New America's English Learner Accountability Hub.
State ELL Resources
Connecticut Department of Education
- State ELL Website: ESL Information
- Bilingual Education: Bilingual Education Programs
- Demographic Updates: Demographic Trends of Connecticut's ELs
- Multilingual Certifications: Connecticut Seal of Biliteracy
Statewide Organizations
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.