• WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards

    Indiana adopted the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) standards as the state English language proficiency standards in 2013. The WIDA ELD standards address the academic language English learners need in order to engage with peers, educators, and the core curriculum in classrooms and content areas. There are five WIDA ELD standard statements. The 2020 Edition presents a new supporting organization for the WIDA ELD Standard Statements, along with additional resources.

    WIDA ELD Standards Statements

    The Standards provide educators with a connection between language development and academic content.

    English Language Development Standard 1: English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting

    English Language Development Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts

    English Language Development Standard 3: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics

    English Language Development Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science

    English Language Development Standard 5: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Social Studies

    Key Resources