Online Resource
Colorin Colorado provides research-based information, activities, and tips for English language learner educators and parents. Over the past decade, Colorín Colorado has established itself as a trusted leader in addressing the urgent challenge of helping ELLs around the country succeed.
Over the past decade, Colorín Colorado has established itself as a trusted leader in addressing the urgent challenge of helping ELLs around the country succeed. A main reason for their growth and success among educators and administrators is that ELLs now comprise an estimated 10% of the K-12 U.S. school population. This population growth is expected to continue, so this is a valuable resource to support educators about best practices, information, and support for these complex students and their families.
Standards
WIDA Standards were created to support ELLs. WIDA advances academic language development and academic achievement for children and youth who are culturally and linguistically diverse through high quality standards, assessments, research, and professional learning for educators.
With years of experience as educators, we know just what it takes to engage students. Gaining a better understanding of the WIDA standards and reviewing the 'Can Do Descriptors' for each level of language acquisition will help with differentiation. As ESL educators, we believe in fostering a creative, collaborative, and engaging experience to help our students reach their full potential and language acquisition.