The ExcEL Educators Leadership Academy

Our mission is to provide professional learning for all teachers to support high quality, equitable education for multilingual learners. We believe that a highly qualified teaching workforce is crucial for the success of our students and our communities. Our program equips teachers with the skills and knowledge necessary to foster both academic and social excellence among multilingual learners. By investing in these educators, we not only enhance the quality of education but also contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and equitable society.

As Rhode Island’s multilingual learner population continues to grow, schools face a critical shortage of qualified educators. At the same time, new RIDE regulations and program improvement standards raise expectations for instructional quality and educator preparation. ExcEL expands educator pathways, strengthens program quality, and ensures more classrooms across the state are prepared to meet the needs of multilingual learners. ExcEL’s mission is to provide high-quality, competency-based professional learning that prepares educators to deliver equitable, effective instruction for multilingual learners (MLLs). Recognized by the RI Department of Education, ExcEL prepares candidates for the MLL Endorsement (Proficiency), ESOL Certification, and Bilingual Dual Language Certification.