The 2020 Digital Explorer is a searchable database of the framework components.
WIDA Founder and Director Tim Boals speaks with experts in the field of multilingual learner education.
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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, and is dedicated to the research, design and implementation of a high-quality, standards-based system for K-12 English learners.
A global network of schools using WIDA resources and assessments to support multilingual learners
A program that promotes equity for multilingual children in early care and education settings
"We begin by asking ourselves where our students shine. In what ways do they or could they view themselves as leaders? From there we begin to leverage both school and community resources to provide space to foster real-life leadership opportunities." – Ashley Painter
It’s time to… register for the 2023 WIDA Annual Conference! The in-person event takes place October 17-20, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A virtual track is also available.
Adelante With a Multilingual Mindset
