Desarrollando el español: Las expectativas del lenguaje

Join this workshop dedicated specifically for K-12 bilingual educators to dive deeper into the Marco DALE framework and unlock new insights on Language Expectations, Functions and Features. You'll analyze mentor texts with an eye towards enriching your teaching practice and empowering your students. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your skills and make a lasting impact in your classroom.

Time to complete: approx. 2 hours

What to expect

Participants explore materials and additional resources related to the Marco de los estándares del desarrollo auténtico del lenguaje español de WIDA (Marco DALE) to enhance their skills in planning for socio-culturally informed language development.

What you'll learn

Participants who complete the workshop will be able to

  • Explore the impact of las ideas principales of the Marco DALE in planning equitable units for content and language development.
  • Analyze texts to identify Language Expectations, Functions and Features aligned to a Key Language Use for a content unit.
  • Explore materials and additional resources to support planning for the integration of language and content instruction.

Enrollment details

Ready to get started?

  1. Log in to your WIDA Secure Portal account. Don’t have an account yet? Visit your Member/State page to learn how.
  2. Go to "Professional Learning" in the Portal main menu to view available virtual workshops.
  3. Complete a virtual workshop and print your certificate.

Questions? Contact the WIDA Client Services Center at help@wida.us or 1-866-276-7735