Resources/Recursos

Collaborative Learning for English Language Learners

Research Brief

This research brief reports preliminary results from a study of teachers’ successful experiences engaging English learners in collaborative learning with peers.

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Released May 2014

Implementation of the English Language Proficiency Standards Across the WIDA Consortium

Working Paper

This paper finds that many educators see the WIDA English language proficiency standards as a tool that can guide them in differentiating instruction and supporting language development among English language learners.

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Released November 2013

Tool to Evaluate Language Complexity of Test Items

Working Paper

This paper focuses on the creation of an instructional hyper textbook that serves as a personal environment for learning a less-commonly-taught language, Turkish in this case. It shows how digital personal environments can advance self-regulated language learning in tandem with more formal learning strategies.

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Released July 2013

Title III National Evaluation Supplemental Report

Research or Technical Report

This report addresses three primary questions:
1. How do you determine a meaningful English language performance standard?
2. How do you establish a realistic, empirically anchored time frame for attaining a given ELP performance standard?
3. How can states take into account English learners’ English language performance level when setting academic progress and proficiency expectations?

Published May 2013