Professional Learning Course

Understanding WIDA Proficiency Levels

Learn to use WIDA tools and resources for interpreting WIDA English language proficiency levels.
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 3 Hours     Classroom/ML Teachers     Approximately 3 hours

Description

Proficiency levels are used to inform educators about what English learners are able to process and produce in the English language at a given point in time. ​This course will introduce you to WIDA tools and resources for interpreting WIDA English language proficiency levels. You will explore instructional strategies that support a range of English language development. Disclaimer: This course has not been created, reviewed, or endorsed by WIDA.

Objectives

Interpret WIDA ACCESS scores.

Match descriptors to WIDA English language proficiency levels.

Differentiate language expectations for a classroom task according to each proficiency level.

Course Outline

 
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