Advancing Ohio’s English Learners

Teacher with a diverse group of elementary students

These web pages provide the following resources to enhance and strengthen a comprehensive system of support for Ohio’s English Learners and their families:

Each resource can be accessed and reviewed individually. These resources can also be accessed and reviewed as a collection depending on the needs and interests of the user.

English Learners are those who take the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) until they receive a score of proficient. English Learners require specialized supports to develop the English language and literacy skills needed to participate successfully in the school curriculum.

Learn more about Ohio’s English Learners on the English Learners page.


Alignment to Future Forward Ohio

This resource is aligned to Ohio’s three coordinating strategies found in Future Forward Ohio

  1. Overcoming Obstacles to Learning: Address barriers that prevent students from engaging in learning, such as attendance, health, mental health, and high-speed internet. 
  2. Accelerating Learning: Provide more effective opportunities to learn through programs like afterschool and summer programming and tutoring and support for districts and schools to integrate high-quality instructional materials. 
  3. Preparing Students for Future Success: Help students discover their why for learning and more smoothly transition to their next stages through career and college connections.

These resources aim to bolster academic, student wellness, and college and career outcomes for Ohio's English Learners. Resources were created through a collaborative effort between the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and The Ohio State University's Center on Education and Training for Employment along with a dedicated group of family advocates, community leaders, school district staff, and teachers. 


Download: Contributors list (Word) or Contributors list (PDF)


Reference the glossary to understand the terms and acronyms referenced in the Family Roadmap. The glossary page can be printed as a downloadable handout. Consider using the handout to supplement professional development offerings.

A Newcomer Who Cannot Understand the Teacher

Immersion, a short fiction film from Media That Matters, presents the experience of a typical school day for a newcomer who does not speak English. This enlightening film can be used for professional development and instruction. Find lesson plans for elementary, middle, and high school and more information at immersionfilm.com.

Last Modified: 9/17/2024 3:42:43 PM