Academic Language and the WIDA English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards

The Five K-12 ELP Standards Abbreviation English Language Proficiency Standard 1 English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting Social and Instructional language English Language Proficiency Standard 2 English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts The language of Language Arts English Language Proficiency Standard 3 English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics The language of Mathematics English Language Proficiency Standard 4 English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science The language of Science English Language Proficiency Standard 5 English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Social Studies The language of Social Studies These standards are for the language of each subject area not the content, They remain the same k-12 www.ride.ri.gov.

5 Grade Level Spans 5 standards for each grade span When we look at the WIDA documents they are divided by grade levels – similar to CCSS. Under each grade level model performance indicators are arranged under content areas of social and instructional, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. There are two frameworks, one formative and one summative. www.ride.ri.gov

4 Language Domains process, understand, interpret, and evaluate spoken language in a variety of situations Listening engage in oral communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences Speaking process, interpret, evaluate written language and symbols, and text with understanding and fluency Reading The four language domains define how Ells process and use language. The ELP standards are arranged by grade level cluster, by framework, by standard, and by language domain. Let’s look at the proficiency levels engage in written communication in a variety of forms for a variety of purposes and audiences Writing WCSD Janeen A. Kelly

Levels of English Proficiency 6 REACHING 5 REACHING BRIDGING 4 3 EXPANDING DEVELOPING These are the levels of English proficiency. They illustrate the progress of language development for any given grade cluster. REACHING: Classroom instruction as all other student learners. Student receives the same classroom instruction/support as any other student. Level 6 students function like a native speaker, but may experience a hiccup from time to time with the use of language. Refer everyone to the performance definitions handout 2 1 EMERGING ENTERING WCSD Janeen A. Kelly

Model Performance Indicator (MPI) In your binder you have a copy of an example of how the WIDA is laid out Across the top is the language proficiency level, down the left side the language domains and each cell is the model performance indicator. The MPI is characterized by theme that connects through the topic or genres that are identified for state academic standards They are scaffold from one language proficiency level (or MPI) based on the criteria for the performance definition. For example linguistic complexity, vocabulary usage and language control. They are developmentally appropriate for ELLs at a specific grade level Academically rigorous, with the highest level of English language proficiency corresponding to language expectations of proficient English speakers at the highest grade level of that cluster. www.ride.ri.gov