English Language Learners

English Language Learners - English/Language Arts Pathway Options

(Grades 7-8)

• Level 1:

  • • Two class periods scheduled concurrently:

      • • U.S. English 1 (two semesters)

        • U.S. Culture and Expressions (two semesters)

• Level 2:

  • • U.S. English 2 (two semesters)

WIDA Proficiency levels move from 1.0 to 6.0, with 1.0 indicating that the learner is at the Entering level in English Language Acquisition. Each learner’s starting level on the continuum is determined on a case-by-case basis, according to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Assessment and ELL certified staff recommendation.

All ELL courses included competencies based on the WIDA Standards. Please note, WIDA Standards are currently being revised and new standards may be available at a future date.