LT+7+-+6.11.12+-+WIDA

=Introduction to WIDA=

Objectives:


 * 1) CMWBAT become familiar with the components of the WIDA standards and feel comfortable starting to use it for planning and assessment.
 * 2) CMWBAT will become advocates / leaders / experts for the transition to WIDA at their schools.


 * __What is WIDA?__**

Massachusetts will be moving from the ELPBO (English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes) to WIDA (World-class Instructional Design and Assessment) as our standards and assessments for ELL students for the 2012-2013 school year. Here is some background information on WIDA standards and assessment tools:
 * WIDA Homepage
 * WIDA English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards
 * ACCESS for ELLs (the new assessment that will replace the MEPA). This page includes information about the test as well as sample items.
 * This document is a general overview of the different WIDA levels. This is what we showed in the workshop and the document we used to create the ESL vision:
 * [[file:WIDA.pdf]]


 * __Learning Team Materials:__**


 * Agenda: [[file:WIDA.6.11.12.Agenda.doc]]


 * Session Anticipation Guide: [[file:WIDA anticipation guide.doc]]


 * PowerPoint Presentation: [[file:WIDA Presentation.ppt]]


 * Guided Notes for Session (Including a graphic organizer to help you compare ELPBO and WIDA: [[file:WIDA Guided Notes.doc]]