Standards Workshops

Introduction to the ELD Standards

Designed for educators new to the ELD Standards, participants will explore the background and structure of the ELD Standards and possible applications to instructional practice.Learn More

ELD Standards in Action: Curriculum Development

Teams of participants will have an in-depth opportunity to adapt and differentiate materials to include academic language development in their lessons and make content accessible to students of varying ELL proficiency levels.Learn More

ELD Standards in Action: Differentiation

Participants will explore language differentiation during content instruction and assessment through the use of the CAN DO Descriptors and/or transformed model performance indicators (MPIs) to enhance students' understanding and engagement of the content.Learn More

2012 Edition

Looking for in-depth professional development opportunities on the WIDA ELD Standards, 2012 Edition? Check out the "Keys to Language Learning" events coming to four cities in fall 2012!

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ELD Standards in Action: Lesson Planning

Participants will explore the purpose and process of transforming the model performance indicators (MPIs) and apply the ELD Standards to their specific educational settings.Learn More

ELD Standards in Action: Collaboration

This workshop provides an overview of collaborative methods and models for planning, instruction, and assessment of ELLs using the WIDA ELD Standards. It is designed for teams, teacher pairs, or instructional coaches.Learn More

Targeted Support

WIDA professional staff is available to assist your state or district with professional development plans or other related work. This could include regular consulting or support. For more information, please contact pdinfo@wida.us.