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LES

Understanding the WIDA Framework and ELs Can Do Descriptors

September, 2019

by Sandra Hidalgo

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You will be able to:

  • Recognize the basic components of the WIDA Framework

  • Identify the Can Do Descriptors

  • Provide teachers with a set of Can Do Descriptors

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ESL Transition / Monitoring Form

Instructions: Complete each time report cards are issued and return to ESL teacher.

Iredell-Statesville Schools

410 Garfield Street, Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: (704)832-2502 Fax: (704) 871-9973

Student Name: Date:

School: School Year: 2019-2020 Grade:

First

Semester

Grade / Comments from ELA / Classroom Teacher

ELA/ Classroom Teacher Signature

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Quarter

ESL Teacher Comments/Follow Up:

2nd

Quarter

ESL Teacher Comments/Follow Up:

Second

Semester

3rd

Quarter

ESL Teacher Comments/Follow Up:

4th

Quarter

ESL Teacher Comments/Follow Up:.

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What’s WIDA?

WIDA is the framework that teachers use to teach English Learners (ELs).

WIDA provides detailed information about what students at various proficiency levels are able to accomplish and how teachers should facilitate their learning.

https://youtu.be/pa2MV2lZpFM

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There are five WIDA English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards, which appear in two frameworks: Summative and Formative. The two frameworks can be used for planning curriculum, instruction and assessment of English Learners (ELs).

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LANGUAGE DOMAINS

Proficiency Levels

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WIDA Framework

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Can Do Descriptors:

WIDA provides teachers with a set of performance definitions, known as the Can Do Descriptors, for the levels of English proficiency in each language domain.

The Can Do Descriptors are useful resources for teachers to plan instruction appropriate for English Learners (ELs) in their classrooms.

https://youtu.be/edz_qPYq3Ws

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Grade 1 Wida Access 2.0 Individual Student Report

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ESL Transition / Monitoring Form

Instructions: Complete each time report cards are issued and return to ESL teacher.

Iredell-Statesville Schools

410 Garfield Street, Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: (704)832-2502 Fax: (704) 871-9973

Student Name: Date:

School: School Year: 2019-2020 Grade:

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