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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.

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Released 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.

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Released 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!

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Released 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.

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Released April 2017

Can Do Descriptors Key Uses Edition, K-12 Frequent Questions

A helpful supplement to using the Can Do Descriptors, Key Uses Edition.

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Released August 2016

Can Do Descriptors Key Uses Edition, Grade 1

The WIDA Can Do Descriptors, Key Uses Edition provides examples of what language learners can do at various stages of English language development in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

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Released August 2016

Can Do Descriptors Key Uses Edition, Grades 2-3

The WIDA Can Do Descriptors, Key Uses Edition provides examples of what language learners can do at various stages of English language development in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

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Released August 2016

Can Do Descriptors Key Uses Edition, Grades 6-8

The WIDA Can Do Descriptors, Key Uses Edition provides examples of what language learners can do at various stages of English language development in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

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Released August 2016

Can Do Descriptors Key Uses Edition, Grades 4-5

The WIDA Can Do Descriptors, Key Uses Edition provides examples of what language learners can do at various stages of English language development in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

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Released August 2016

Can Do Descriptors Key Uses Edition, Grades 9-12

The WIDA Can Do Descriptors, Key Uses Edition provides examples of what language learners can do at various stages of English language development in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

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Released August 2016

Can Do Descriptors - Early Years

The Early Years Can Do Descriptors provide examples of what dual-language learners (DLLs) can do at various stages of language development from 2 to 5 years old.

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Released August 2016

Los descriptores Podemos: 2.º y 3.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.

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Released July 2016

Los descriptores Podemos: 9.º y 12.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.

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Released July 2016

Can Do Descriptors Key Uses Edition, Kindergarten

The WIDA Can Do Descriptors, Key Uses Edition provides examples of what language learners can do at various stages of English language development in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

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Released January 2016

Can Do Descriptors Name Charts, Grades K-12

This chart allows educators to track students by their level of English language proficiency.

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Released January 2016

Can Do Booklet Grades 1-2

This booklet complements the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and provides a valuable set of resources aligned to the Performance Definitions for the levels of English language proficiency.

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Released April 2013

Can Do Booklet Grades 3-5

This booklet complements the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and provides a valuable set of resources aligned to the Performance Definitions for the levels of English language proficiency.

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Released April 2013

Can Do Booklet Grades 6-8

This booklet complements the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and provides a valuable set of resources aligned to the Performance Definitions for the levels of English language proficiency.

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Released April 2013

Can Do Booklet Grades 9-12

This booklet complements the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and provides a valuable set of resources aligned to the Performance Definitions for the levels of English language proficiency.

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Released April 2013

Can Do Descriptors, Original Edition, Student Name Charts, Grades K-12

This chart allows educators to track students by their level of English language proficiency.

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Released April 2013