"The ELP standards focus on critical language, knowledge about language, and language skills present in the Washington State K-12 Learning Standards. These skills are essential for English language learners (ELLs) as they work towards academic success. Look for correspondences to the practices and standards identified in the Washington State K-12 Learning Standards. " -OSPI Washington
"Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs) that correspond to each of the performance levels have been developed for each domain at each programmatic grade level. These ALDs describe what a student can do in relation to skills measured by and demonstrated on ELPA21. The ALDs are intended to be used by educators in personalizing instruction and interventions to meet the individual needs of the learner. " -OSPI Wahington
Achievement Level Indicators are the ALDs written as "I can..." statements and use family friendly language. They are available in many languages.
You have to see it to believe it! Each of the 10 ELP standards are describe in "Can do" statements for every grade level and at every level of language proficiency. Wow! Everything is connected in this document.
"The WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework provides a foundation for curriculum, instruction and assessment for multilingual learners in kindergarten through grade 12. The ELD Standards Framework is centered on equity and fosters the assets, contributions and potential of multilingual learners." -WIDA
Explore the WIDA materials: WIDA Standards and Framework
Want a quick summary of the new WIDA standards and framework? Read the FAQ . It is a great way to wrap your mind around the key elements of WIDA.
This video will introduce you to the WIDA Standards and Can Do Descriptors so that you can access the documents when planning interventions and classroom instruction for you language learners.