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WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards
WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards
Since 2013, Indiana has used the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards to support English learners in schools. These standards focus on helping students build the language skills they need to take part in classroom activities, understand their lessons, and communicate with teachers and peers.
The updated 2020 version offers clearer guidance and new resources for educators to connect language development with academic learning in subjects like math, science, reading, and social studies.
Five WIDA ELD Standards
What Do the WIDA ELD Standards Cover?
The WIDA ELD Standards help students grow in both social and academic English. They include five main goals:
1. Social and Instructional Language
English learners use language to communicate in everyday school settings with teachers and classmates.
2. Language Arts
English learners use language to share information, express ideas, and understand key concepts needed to succeed in Language Arts.
3. Mathematics
English learners use language to understand, explain, and work with important math ideas and concepts needed for success in Mathematics.
4. Science
English learners use language to explore, discuss, and understand important science ideas and concepts needed for success in Science.
5. Social Studies
English learners use language to understand, discuss, and explain important ideas and concepts needed for success in Social Studies.
Key Resources
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These guiding principles describe the theoretical foundations related to language use and the key factors that influence language growth.
This guide, available in multiple languages, can be used as a resource for educators to share with parents and families.
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This illustrated booklet, available in multiple languages, brings each of the 10 WIDA Guiding Principles of Language Development to life and can be used by educators with parents, families and community members.