Writing Educational Learning Plans with WIDA's Can Do ...

1 Writing Educational Learning Plans with WIDA's Can Do Descriptors Dr. Christina Nava Idaho State Department of Education State LEP & Title III Coordinator September 11, 2013 Overview of Presentation Review Idaho Law for ELPs Briefly describe the building blocks of WIDA framework Discuss how educators can use the Can Do Descriptors to interpret and analyze IELA scores Discuss how educators can use the Can Do Descriptors to develop and Educational Learning Plan (ELP) Idaho Educational Learning Plans (ELPs) Idaho Law: IDAPA - Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, as defined in Subsection , who receive a score below the fluent level on the Idaho English Language Assessment and have an Education Learning Plan (ELP), shall be given the ISAT with accommodations or adaptations as outlined in the ELP.

2 Students can be categorized as LEP students for two (2) years after testing proficient on the language proficiency test and exiting the LEP program. Sample ELPs forms available on Title III Website: District/School Team Principal/Administrator ELD Teacher/Staff General Ed/Content Teacher Other Educational Staff Knowledgeable about the Student Parents Overall Organization of WIDA ELD Standards Framework Grade Level Clusters (5) 5 ELD Standards Organized by Grade Level Clusters Inclusive of 4 Language Domains English Language Development Levels Model Performance Indicator (MPI) Academic Language Specific Broad WIDA s 5 ELD Standards ELLs communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in five key areas: Social & Instructional Language the Language of Language Arts the Language of Mathematics the Language of Science The Language of Social Studies Academic Language Development WIDA ELD Framework.

3 Within sociocultural contexts for language use. W I D A s 5 ELD Standards Language & Content MPIs Academic Language Can Do Descriptors (Grade Clusters) Receptive/ Expressive English Language Development Levels Performance Definitions (K-12) Receptive/Expressive Linguistic Complexity Language Forms & Conventions Vocabulary Usage What are the building blocks of the WIDA Framework? CAN DO Descriptors: Highlight language tasks students can be expected to perform at each English language development level Academic Language Performance Definitions: Highlight Academic Language Features (word, sentence & discourse levels) expected for students at each proficiency level Model Performance Indicators (MPIs): Provide examples of differentiated language expectations for students at different language proficiency levels in a specific context for language use CAN DO Descriptors Provide teachers with information on the language students are able to understand and produce in the classroom within all five ELD standards.

4 Available in both English and Spanish for the following grade-level clusters: PreK-K Grades 6-8 Grade 1-2 Grades 9-12 Grades 3-5 Can Do Philosophy Additive language approach, not deficit thinking Focus on what students can do A standards-based resource tool an extension of, not a substitute for, the 5 ELD standards. How might teachers use the CAN DO Descriptors? As an instructional assessment tool language teachers may use the Can Do Descriptors to: share with classroom/content teachers as a way to describe or explain the stages of English language development using concrete examples; work with content teachers to show language may be integrated within a given discipline or content area; use to plan with tutors or mentors who work with English language learners; develop or co-develop lessons with differentiated language objectives; set language goals with their English language learners; How might teachers use the CAN DO Descriptors?

5 Explain students progress in listening, speaking, reading and Writing to parents/ family members; suggest language goals to be incorporated into Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for English language learners with diagnosed disabilities; translate English language proficiency test scores ( , ACCESS for ELLs , the W-APT , WIDA MODEL ) into instructional practice; observe and note levels of student performance as a precursor to using W IDA Speaking and W riting rubrics for formative assessment; advocate on behalf of English language learners to show what they CAN DO. How do we determine student s language development levels? Idaho is scheduled to use WIDA Assessments in 2015-2016 Educators will use IELA as a starting Point. Combined with knowing your students to determine student s language development levels.

6 Consider using other WIDA tools. (Performance Definitions, Speaking/ Writing Rubrics) Not an exact science, but it s a start to identifying the strengths and needs of our students. What CAN They Do? Interpreting IELA Scores IELA Scale Scores Corresponding to Proficiency Levels (revised 2009) Total IELA Proficiency Levels Form Grade Beginning Advanced Beginning Intermediate Early Fluent Fluent A K Below 370 370-380 381- 406 407- 430 431 and over B1/B2 1 Below 351 351-371 372- 407 408- 427 428 and over 2 Below 363 363-391 392- 429 430- 462 463 and over C1/C2 3 Below 359 359-378 379- 399 400- 417 418 and over 4 Below 361 361-382 383- 410 4 11- 429 430 and over 5 Below 367 367-387 388- 417 418- 437 438 and over Analyzing IELA Scores for Can Do Descriptors 4th Grade Students Overall Score Listening Level Speaking Level Reading Level Writing Level Comp Level Scaled Scores Alejandro 3 EF+ AB+ AB+ AB+ AB+ 386 Cristina 3 AB+ AB+ EF+ AB+ EF+ 401 Carlos 3 AB+ AB+ EF+ EF+ AB+ 409 Total IELA Proficiency Levels Form Grade Beginning Advanced Beginning

7 Intermediate Early Fluent Fluent C1/C2 4 Below 361 361-382 383- 410 4 11- 429 430 and over Charting the CAN-DO Descriptors Alejandro Cristina Carlos Ov erall: 3 Ov erall: 3 Ov erall: 3 Performance Definitions Varying proficiency levels by context CAN-DO Speaking Domain Alejandro Cristina Carlos Who will need support? What are some possible goals? Can Do Student Charts Links to IELA & WIDA Tools (Can Do Name Charts & Educational Learning Plans ) (Scale Scores & Score Interpretation Guide) Questions/Contact Information Dr. Christina Nava Title III/State LEP Program Coordinator (w) Edmodo Group Code: rfyok5