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Title III –English Language Acquisition Program Requirements

Establish ELP standards and objectives derived from the four domains (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cover grades K-12;

Align state ELP standards with the State academic content and student academic achievement standards;

Align the ELP assessment to the ELP standards.

[ESEA Section 1111(b)(1)]

Rationale for the AdoptionWIDA has a well-established research

agenda;WIDA standards incorporate literacy across

all content & the necessary linguistic elements;

Strong alignment between WIDA standards, TESOL and the Common Core Standards; and

WIDA has developed a wealth of instructional and professional development supports.

Study of Gap (ELPS and WIDA)OFS convened a team of educators who provide their

professional opinion on:

Gaps between current MI ELPs and WIDA/ TESOL as well as CCSS standards;

And...Recommended a statewide professional

development plan for teaching WIDA standards that will accelerate English learners’ achievement.

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WIDA ELD Standards Adopted

WIDA ELD Standards Adopted

WIDA Standards PD Begins: Transition-gap analysis, introduction, implementation, integration of language and content standards (theory & practice)

WIDA Standards PD Begins: Transition-gap analysis, introduction, implementation, integration of language and content standards (theory & practice)

Spring ELPA

Spring ELPA

WIDA W-APTWIDA W-APT

WIDA ASSETS

Operational

WIDA ASSETS

Operational

WIDA Informational/Introductory

Webex Series Begins

WIDA Informational/Introductory

Webex Series Begins

WIDA ACCESS & W-APT Assessment PD Begins: Structure,

administration, results

WIDA ACCESS & W-APT Assessment PD Begins: Structure,

administration, results

WIDA ACCESSWIDA ACCESS

WIDA ASSETS Fall Field Testing

WIDA ASSETS Fall Field Testing

WIDA ASSETS Screener

WIDA ASSETS Screener

ASSETS Consortium Joined

ASSETS Consortium Joined

Online Test

WIDA ASSETS Assessment PD Begins: Structure, administration, results

WIDA ASSETS Assessment PD Begins: Structure, administration, results

Standards

Assessments

Timeline

Why?States must establish ELP standards and objectives derived

from the four domains (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and cover grades K-12;

Align state ELP standards with the State academic content and student academic achievement standards;

Align the ELP assessment to the ELP standards. [ESEA Section 1111(b)(1)]

Adoption of CCSS in 2010 increased the level of rigorMI ELP Standards do not adequately support these more

rigorous standards

Michigan ELPS

MI ELPStandards

Created 2004

MI ELP Linking Documents

Created 2009

Legislation NCLB/ESEAMandated 2001

WIDAWIDA ELDStandards

Revised 2007

WIDA ELDStandards

Revised 2012

TESOLTESOL Pre K-12

Standards Created 1997

TESOL Pre K-12 Standards

Revised 2006

MI Curriculum Framework

Adopted 1995

MI GLCE/HSCE Adopted 2006

CCSS Common Core Adopted 2010

MichiganContent

WIDA ELDStandards

Created 2004

Comparative Timeline of Standards Development

WIDA Alignment FindingsMI ELP Standards WIDA ELD Standards

TESOL Aligned with 1997 TESOL standards

Align with current TESOL standards

Addresses language development

Address language development

Common Core State Standards

Integrate content embedded language development, to support academic achievement in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies

Promote equitable access for English learners to grade level, standards-based content curriculum by recognizing the shared responsibility between general education and English Language Development teachers to accelerate academic achievement

Finding #1: AlignmentInclusive of the MI ELP Standards and alignment with

current TESOL Standards and second language acquisition research

Overview of WIDA Standards

Comparison of LevelsMI ELP Levels MI ELPA Test Levels WIDA ELD Levels

1 A Basic Level 1 - Entering

1 B Basic Level 2 - Emerging

2 Low Intermediate Level 3 - Developing

3 High Intermediate Level 4 - Expanding

4 Proficient Level 5 - Bridging

5 Advanced Proficient Level 6 - Reaching

Language Functions/Domains

Integration of Academic Language

Finding #2: Connection to CCSSConnection to Common Core State Standards

Specific reference to Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies

Incorporation of electivesInclusion of college /career readiness

Direct Link to Common Core

Direct Link to Common Core

Finding #3: Equitable AccessPromotion of equitable access for English learners to

grade level, standards-based content curriculumRecognition of shared responsibility between general

education and English Language Development teachersAcceleration academic achievement for ELs

WIDA Standards and AssessmentWIDA ELD Standards developed along with ACCESS, the

WIDA ELD assessment Seamless connection between standards and assessmentClear and concrete direction with how to accommodate

English learners and to modify instructionHold language development and general education

teachers accountable for EL’s academic achievementIntegral for data-driven decision-making purposes.

Professional Developmentfor WIDA ELD Standards Rollout

Introduction to WIDA – Fall 2012Train the Trainers – Spring 2013

Centralized trainingsRecruiting EL expertsIncludes introduction/implementation of standards,

integration of content/language, and collaboration among educators

Statewide Training – Summer 2013Regional (ISD) and local (LEA) trainings