WIDA
Virginia is a member of the WIDA Consortium, which provides our English Language Development Standards and the assessments for screening and tracking English language proficiency. Click on the links below to view various WIDA resources.
Standards & Instruction
The WIDA ELD Standards are used in conjunction with the Virginia Standards of Learning to ensure meaningful education and participation in the content classroom.
Can Do Descriptors
Used in conjunction with the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 scores, the Can Do Descriptors help educators identify language that students at a given level should be able to manipulate and understand.
Assessment
English Language Learners are assessed annually on their academic English proficiency. These scores are used to determine supports in the classroom and on standardized tests.
Professional Development
WIDA offers some free educational resources and online learning modules for educators.
The WIDA ELD Standards are used in conjunction with the Virginia Standards of Learning to ensure meaningful education and participation in the content classroom.
Can Do Descriptors
Used in conjunction with the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 scores, the Can Do Descriptors help educators identify language that students at a given level should be able to manipulate and understand.
Assessment
English Language Learners are assessed annually on their academic English proficiency. These scores are used to determine supports in the classroom and on standardized tests.
Professional Development
WIDA offers some free educational resources and online learning modules for educators.
Proficiency LevelsThere are 6 ELD proficiency levels. Click on each level to learn more.
Level 1- Entering Level 2- Beginning Level 3- Developing Level 4- Expanding Level 5- Bridging Level 6- Reaching |