Texas: ELL Resources
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In 2019, Texas’s schools were home to more than 1.1 million English language learners. In recent years, the most common five languages spoken by ELLs in Texas have been Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Chinese, and Urdu. (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
Texas Education Agency
- State ELL/Bilingual Website: Bilingual/ESL Programs
- Title III: Title III Information
- Migrant Education: Migrant Programs
- ELL Resources: English Language Learners (ELL) Web Portal
- Multilingual Certifications: Seal of Biliteracy
Statewide Organizations
- Texas TESOL
- Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE)
- Texas Partners Resource Network
- Texas AFT
- Texas State Teachers Association
Regional / community organizations
Books and Booklists
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.