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A tool to help you meet students where they are in their language development

The Can Do Descriptors highlight what language learners can do at various stages of language development as they engage in the following contexts:

Bilingual and English-immersion early care and education programs

Bilingual, Spanish-immersion and English-immersion K-12 language programs

Bilingual, Spanish-immersion and English-immersion K-12 content-area classrooms

Similar to the WIDA English Language Development Standards Statements, the Can Do Descriptors describe what learners can do with language across different content areas. Although the Can Do Descriptors relate to the ELD Standards Statements, they don't replace them but are used to supplement the standards statements during instruction.

Educators and early childhood practitioners can use the Can Do Descriptors to

Better understand what students at different levels of language proficiency can do with language

Expand their understanding of what the process of language development can look like

Collaborate around scaffolding that students need to engage in content-area learning and develop language at the same time

Differentiate instruction and classroom assessment for language

Interpret ACCESS for ELLs test scores

The Can Do Descriptors have not yet been updated to reflect the 2020 Edition; however, they remain available as a valuable tool for communicating with stakeholders about what students can do at each language proficiency level. WIDA is monitoring educator use to help inform the timing for updating the materials.

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A tool to help you meet students where they are in their language developmentThe Can Do Descriptors highlight what language learners can do at various stages of language development as they engage in the following contexts:

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10 Key Policies and Practices for Teaching English Language Learners

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Learn about 10 instructional practices for English language learners (ELLs) that research shows to be highly effective. These guidelines emphasize an asset-based approach to teaching ELLs and can be integrated into your regular teaching routines.

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I have seen Ellii being used at Jessamine County.

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Great teachers need great content. Teach your best class every day with exceptional English lessons, flashcards, and resources from Ellii.

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There is a Basic (Free) Version with 36 lessons available in addition to the subscription-based resources.

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See our ESL lesson plans and worksheets for teaching adults which touch contemporary topics. All materials are based on TED Talks or other video materials.

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Free multimodal lessons for younger ESL learners.

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Intro lesson (ages 3-7) ESL kids lesson plan | ESL KidStuff

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A great introduction lesson for ESL kids classes (ages 3-7). This lesson plan will help you get your ESL kids course off to a great start!

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Educational games and videos from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

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Funny Fill-In Games: modern mad libs to practice language/vocabulary skills.

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Across the country, teachers and other educators share the exciting but sometimes difficult challenge of teaching English, literacy skills, and academic content to a growing number of English language learners (ELLs).

This is a rich section filled with strategies, ideas, recommendations, resources, videos, and news from the ELL field. Resources are organized by the topics below and additional Resources by Grade are also available in our ELL Basics section.

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The first year of working with ELLs can be full of challenges. Fortunately, there are a number of resources to help! Colorín Colorado has compiled this list to help new ELL teachers navigate their experiences in the classroom. These resources may also be helpful for veteran teachers who are new to teaching ELLs.

How can we help English language learners successfully meet the Common Core State Standards? This resource section offers ideas and materials including classroom videos, teacher interviews, and bilingual parent tips.

Learn more about how schools and families can collaborate to ensure that ELLs, including those with special needs, have the appropriate support and services to meet their unique needs.

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Across the country, teachers and other educators share the exciting but sometimes difficult challenge of teaching English, literacy skills, and academic content to a growing number of English language learners (ELLs). This is a rich section filled with strategies, ideas, recommendations, resources, videos, and news from the ELL field.

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Take a trip to THE New York Public Library and explore all the resources available to and for English Language Learners.

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The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years.

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Leveled Lessons for English Language Learners.

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ESL Fast - A huge free online English learning resource

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A huge free online English learning resource, thousands of conversations, short stories, and essays with audio and exercises for listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for in-class and after-class use.

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Games and other resources for English Language Learners.

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Games and other resources to practice English skills, vocabulary, and phrases.

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I saw this game in action in an ESL classroom. The students were able to track their progress and that of their peers. They remained engaged until the end.

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Quizizz Mastery Peak (Mount Kilimanjaro OST) 🌸

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Kahoot! has expanded beyond the classroom games.

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