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Novi reviews English-language development changes: WIDA testing logistics, staffing shortfalls and new state service-minute guidance
Summary
District ELD leaders reported nearly 1,500 active English learners, described a modified WIDA testing approach that reduced classroom disruption, and flagged a state review that found staffing noncompliance; they also announced new Michigan guidance setting recommended weekly service minutes for ELs.
Novi Community School District officials on April 24 updated the board on English Language Development (ELD) services, reporting program size, recent testing logistics, state monitoring results and newly released Michigan Department of Education guidance on service minutes.
Director Spencer Riley said the district supports roughly 1,500 active English learners, plus about 760 former English learners who require monitoring after exiting services. Riley summarized staff counts—17 dedicated ELD teachers (spread across elementary, middle and high school levels), five community liaisons and administrative support from a TLD assistant—and highlighted an expanded family-engagement effort including international parent groups and new multilingual liaisons.
Riley described the district’s approach…
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