English Learner Portal
English Learner Portal
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s English Learner Portal. Resources include support materials, a translation library, technical assistance resources, and professional learning opportunities – including office hours and trainings.
For regulations, policies, and guidance, please visit the PDE EL webpage.opens in a new window
ANNOUNCEMENT:
2024 Pennsylvania Department of Education’s English Language Development Virtual Professional Learning Conference
November 19 – 21, 2024
Come together with a vibrant community of educators to explore the latest research findings and pedagogical practices in multilingual education. Conference sessions highlight strategies and programs that both affirm and leverage the rich identities and experiences of multilingual learners and foster and sustain equity and access for all learners and their families. Please note that sessions will not be recorded.
Target Audience: All PreK – 12 educators and administrators
Where: This is a virtual conference. All sessions will occur on Zoom.
Cost: There is no cost to attend! Registration is free.
Sessions: You do not need to pre-register for sessions in advance of the conference.
Questions: Please email any questions to ELD@WITF.org
Agenda: Preview the full conference agenda
To access updates and course offerings, sign up to join the PDE - English Language Development Professional Learning Community (PLC).
Join the PLC opens in a new windowTechnical Assistance Request
Questions related to EL programming may be directed to the following:
Contacts:
Andrea G. Kolb, Ph.D., WITF, Senior Vice President and Chief Education Officer
717-910-2806 | andrea_kolb@witf.org