Are You Ready for WIDA? Carolina TESOL Conference Myrtle Beach, SC November 7, 2013
Aaaah you weddy foaahh WIDA???
Where Are YOU?
http://wida.us/
Understanding WIDA What is the Goal? Student Success in the Common Core What is the Language Needed? Writing the Language Objectives
Now You Try It! Discuss information on the Teacher Reports from the Spring ACCESS tests. Place each student’s name accordingly on the Can Dos ELL Student Charts by their Proficiency Levels. Discuss with a new friend how the Can Dos will help the teacher differentiate for these students.
What is Best for Our Students?
Next Steps?
Rebecca Ann Talton ESL Lead Teacher Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools ratalton@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 336-748-4000, ext. 51512