This workshop provides an overview of WIDA ELD Standards framework and is 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.

Participants will be able to:

·         Identify the connection of the ELD Standards to academic language

·         Describe the five ELD Standards and their structure

·         Recognize the elements of the model performance indicators (MPIs)

·         Discuss ways in which the ELD Standards can be applied to classroom instruction