WIDA's English Language Development (ELD) Standards define the language that students need to interact with others in social and academic settings. The focus of these standards is on a student's ability to communicate with others in various areas. These standards are meant to be used as a guide to determine the spectrum of language a student can use to communicate about a particular topic.
For a more in-depth look at the ELD standards, please view the "2012 Amplification of The English Language Development Standards: Kindergarten-Grade 12" from WIDA.