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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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
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6. Levels of English Proficiency6
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
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7. 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.