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Michigan Adoption of WIDA ELD Standards

Michigan Adoption of WIDA ELD Standards. Presentation to EL Advisory Committee November 2012. 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;

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Michigan Adoption of WIDA ELD Standards

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  1. Michigan Adoption of WIDA ELD Standards Presentation to EL Advisory Committee November 2012

  2. 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)]

  3. Rationale for the Adoption • WIDA 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Timeline WIDA Informational/Introductory Webex Series Begins Standards WIDA Standards PD Begins: Transition-gap analysis, introduction, implementation, integration of language and content standards (theory & practice) WIDA ELD Standards Adopted WIDA ASSETS Operational WIDA ASSETS Screener WIDA ACCESS ASSETS Consortium Joined Spring ELPA WIDA ACCESS & W-APT Assessment PD Begins: Structure, administration, results Assessments WIDA ASSETS Assessment PD Begins: Structure, administration, results WIDA W-APT WIDA ASSETS Fall Field Testing Online Test

  6. 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 rigor • MI ELP Standards do not adequately support these more rigorous standards

  7. TESOL Pre K-12 Standards Created 1997 TESOL Pre K-12 Standards Revised 2006 TESOL MI Curriculum Framework Adopted 1995 Michigan Content MI GLCE/HSCE Adopted 2006 CCSS Common Core Adopted 2010 MI ELP Standards Created 2004 MI ELP Linking Documents Created 2009 Michigan ELPS WIDA ELD Standards Revised 2007 WIDA ELD Standards Revised 2012 WIDA ELD Standards Created 2004 WIDA NCLB/ESEA Mandated 2001 Legislation Comparative Timeline of Standards Development

  8. WIDA Alignment Findings

  9. Finding #1: Alignment • Inclusive of the MI ELP Standards and alignment with current TESOL Standards and second language acquisition research

  10. Overview of WIDA Standards

  11. Comparison of Levels

  12. Language Functions/Domains

  13. Integration of Academic Language

  14. Finding #2: Connection to CCSS • Connection to Common Core State Standards • Specific reference to Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies • Incorporation of electives • Inclusion of college /career readiness

  15. Direct Link to Common Core

  16. Direct Link to Common Core

  17. Finding #3: Equitable Access • Promotion of equitable access for English learners to grade level, standards-based content curriculum • Recognition of shared responsibility between general education and English Language Development teachers • Acceleration academic achievement for ELs

  18. WIDA Standards and Assessment • WIDA ELD Standards developed along with ACCESS, the WIDA ELD assessment • Seamless connection between standards and assessment • Clear and concrete direction with how to accommodate English learners and to modify instruction • Hold language development and general education teachers accountable for EL’s academic achievement • Integral for data-driven decision-making purposes.

  19. Professional Developmentfor WIDA ELD Standards Rollout • Introduction to WIDA – Fall 2012 • Train the Trainers – Spring 2013 • Centralized trainings • Recruiting EL experts • Includes introduction/implementation of standards, integration of content/language, and collaboration among educators • Statewide Training – Summer 2013 • Regional (ISD) and local (LEA) trainings

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