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: 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
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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
WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework: Training of Trainers (ToT)
This three day, interactive workshop is based on a student-centered, teacher-focused approach to engage participants in a variety of facilitation techniques that they can replicate for educators of ELLs to better understand academic language development.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.