This workshop, tailored for K-12 educators, will enhance your classroom practices through intentional language instruction, utilizing the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition. Draw out the potential of every student, fostering an inclusive learning environment where all voices are heard and valued. Embark on a journey to elevate language learning and make a lasting impact on our students' success.
Time to complete: approx. 1 hour
What to expect
Using the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework’s genre-based approach, educators will examine the Key Language Uses and how they live in various classroom contexts.
What you'll learn
Participants who complete the workshop will be able to
- Use the WIDA ELD Standards Framework’s genre-based approach.
- Recognize that the Key Language Uses have common and unique linguistic and organizational features.
- Identify how students use their assets and other resources to support their learning.