The goal of the English Language Learner Program is to help students who have a second language in their families achieve language proficiency and academic success. Through the support, tools and resources available we can help our students achieve academic proficiency in English.
The following link showcases the WIDA language development standards and beliefs. wida.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/resource/Guiding-Principles-of-Language-Development.pdf |
Can Do ApproachStudent goals are formed using their ACCESS scores, along with the Can Do descriptors for each level of language proficiency. Can Do Descriptors can be found here:
wida.wisc.edu/teach/can-do/descriptors |
Language Development StandardsAn in-depth look at the language development standards that are used to plan student instruction and goal setting can be found here:
wida.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/resource/2012-ELD-Standards.pdf |
Skill ThreeResources for family engagement and parent resources can be found here:
wida.wisc.edu/teach/learners/engagement |