WIDA designs language development standards for early childhood and K-12 multilingual learners.
WIDA offers a variety of research-based assessments to measure language proficiency.
WIDA provides educators with key resources and instructional tools to support multilingual learners.
WIDA provides professional learning opportunities aimed at empowering educators, and research to inform the field.
WIDA Consortium
The WIDA Consortium is a member-based organization made up of U.S. states, territories and federal agencies dedicated to the research, design and implementation of a high-quality, standards-based system for K-12 English language learners.
A global network of schools using WIDA resources and assessments to support multilingual learners
A developmentally sound framework for providing quality care and instruction to young multilingual children in early care and education settings.
A framework for supporting Spanish language development in Kindergarten through Grade 12 programs
“My goal is to build positive relationships with my students, set high expectations and act as a good role model. I truly admire and love my students because they set the bar so high. Plus, they help us teachers become more culturally aware.”
The January 2020 edition of WIDA News Extra includes an interview with January's Featured Educator, a last call for WIDA Conference proposals, and information about WIDA professional learning opportunities in 2020.
Multilingualism for the Future
