- A representative from each school will take on the role of ELD (English Language Development) Lead. The responsibilities of the ELD Lead include:
- Identifying your school's Multilingual Learners
- Being an ELD Task Force Member at your school
- Aiding in ELLevation Task Management & Title III Compliance
- Being a Resource to Staff & helping build capacity
- Networking with other ELD Leads & Language Teacher Specialists
- Attending ELD/Task Force Meetings during school year (4 per year)
Work with your school's Language Teacher Specialist for any support you need in carrying out these responsibilities!
ELD Lead Resources:
- Guidance for ELLevation Tasks:
- Monitoring Forms (completed quarterly)
- Exit Interviews (completed each fall)
- Annual Notification Letters (sent during 4th quarter)
- Exit Letters (sent each fall)
- ELD Lead Google Calendar
- Your Language Teacher Specialists
- State Test Accommodations
Laws Protecting ML Education
Title III requirements from USBE and State Contacts
Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA - Dept. of Ed.)
ESSA Laws
ACT
ACT Accommodations must be requested in advance. Information From ACT
- Forms:
WIDA
- WIDA ACCESS Scores and Score Report - Family & Educator Resources
- WIDA English Language Development Standards
- WIDA Writing and Speaking Rubrics:
- WIDA Can Do Descriptors
- Parent Letters - Explain ACCESS, how to understand scores, etc. Available in multiple languages.
- WIDA ACCESS Test Practice & Sample Items
- IMPORTANT: Parents can no longer opt out of the WIDA test-Students may opt out, but parents cannot opt them out. It is part of the student's civil right to test each year. If you have any questions about this, please contact your school's Language Teacher Specialist.