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WIDA Screener for Kindergarten Proficiency Level Descriptors
This guide illustrates a continuum of language development for multilingual Kindergarten learners and describes what they can do across six levels of English language proficiency
Resource Details View Download NowReleased February 2021
Introduction to the 2020 Edition
Members of the WIDA standards development team share a high-level overview of what’s new and exciting in the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition. Intended for SEA representatives, district leaders, and EL and content teachers.
Resource DetailsReleased January 2021
Introduction to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition
This video provides an introductory overview of the WIDA English Language Development Standards, 2020 Edition. It briefly highlights how the 2020 Edition fosters the assets, contributions, and potential of multilingual learners.
Resource DetailsReleased December 2020
Illustrated Guiding Principles of Language Development (multiple languages)
This illustrated booklet, available in multiple languages, brings each of the 10 WIDA Guiding Principles of Language Development to life and can be used by educators with parents, families and community members.
Resource DetailsReleased November 2020
Can Do Descriptors Student Name Charts, Kindergarten
This chart allows educators to track students by their level of English language proficiency.
Resource Details View Download NowReleased June 2020
Can Do Descriptors Student Name Charts, Grade 1
This chart allows educators to track students by their level of English language proficiency.
Resource Details View Download NowReleased April 2020
Can Do Descriptors Student Name Charts, Grades 2-3
This chart allows educators to track students by their level of English language proficiency.
Resource Details View Download NowReleased April 2020
Can Do Descriptors Student Name Charts, Grades 4-5
This chart allows educators to track students by their level of English language proficiency.
Resource Details View Download NowReleased April 2020
Can Do Descriptors Student Name Charts, Grades 6-8
This chart allows educators to track students by their level of English language proficiency.
Resource Details View Download NowReleased April 2020
Can Do Descriptors Student Name Charts, Grades 9-12
This chart allows educators to track students by their level of English language proficiency.
Resource Details View Download NowReleased April 2020
WIDA Digital Wallpapers
Download "WIDA Wallpaper" to brighten your day! Six fun graphic designs are available for your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Share them with fellow educators and students to enjoy as they engage in virtual teaching and learning.
Resource DetailsReleased April 2020
Los descriptores Podemos: Kínder
Los descriptores Podemos (Podemos) ofrecen ejemplos de lo que los hablantes del español podemos realizar en cada uno de los niveles de desempeño lingüístico y en las cuatro formas de lenguaje: leer, escuchar, hablar y escribir.
Detalles del recurso Ver Descargar ahoraReleased March 2020
Los descriptores Podemos: 4.º y 5.º Grado
Los descriptores Podemos (Podemos) ofrecen ejemplos de lo que los hablantes del español podemos realizar en cada uno de los niveles de desempeño lingüístico y en las cuatro formas de lenguaje: leer, escuchar, hablar y escribir.
Detalles del recurso Ver Descargar ahoraReleased March 2020
Los descriptores Podemos: 6.º y 8.º Grado
Los descriptores Podemos (Podemos) ofrecen ejemplos de lo que los hablantes del español podemos realizar en cada uno de los niveles de desempeño lingüístico y en las cuatro formas de lenguaje: leer, escuchar, hablar y escribir.
Detalles del recurso Ver Descargar ahoraReleased March 2020
Los descriptores Podemos: 1.er Grado
Los descriptores Podemos (Podemos) ofrecen ejemplos de lo que los hablantes del español podemos realizar en cada uno de los niveles de desempeño lingüístico y en las cuatro formas de lenguaje: leer, escuchar, hablar y escribir.
Detalles del recurso Ver Descargar ahoraReleased March 2020
Guiding Principles of Language Development (multiple languages)
These guiding principles of language development and learning exemplify WIDA’s overarching foundational beliefs and ever-present Can Do Philosophy. The guide includes research citations and defines WIDA's use of the term multilingual learner.
This guide, available in multiple languages, can be used as a resource for educators to share with parents and families.
Resource DetailsReleased September 2019
Can Do Philosophy (Video)
This video provides an overview of the WIDA Can Do Philosophy – the foundational belief that every learner brings valuable contributions to everything they do.
Resource DetailsReleased September 2018
Introducing WIDA
WIDA builds the foundations of success one classroom at a time. We know what multilingual students and their educators can do! We continually establish the industry’s best practices, support student advocacy and offer second to none professional development opportunities for teachers. Watch how we work!
Resource DetailsReleased August 2018
Los descriptores Podemos: educación temprana
Los descriptores Podemos (Podemos) ofrecen ejemplos de lo que los hablantes del español podemos realizar en cada uno de los niveles de desempeño lingüístico y en las cuatro formas de lenguaje: leer, escuchar, hablar y escribir.
Detalles del recurso Ver Descargar ahoraReleased April 2017
Can Do Descriptors Key Uses Edition, K-12 Frequent Questions
A helpful supplement to using the Can Do Descriptors, Key Uses Edition.
Resource Details View Download NowReleased August 2016