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Title III ESL in Tennessee: The WIDA Connection 2

Who is considered an English Learner A Student:  who is age 3-21  who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary school or secondary school;  who was not born in the United States or whose native language is a language other than English;  who comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the individual's level of English language proficiency; or  whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language may be sufficient to deny the individual — the ability to meet the State's proficient level of achievement on State assessments described in section the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of instruction is English; or the opportunity to participate fully in society. 3

Title III Requirements  Home Language Survey  Screen with W-APT (Be sure training has taken place)  Proper identification  Service model: direct or waived (waived service provided through regular classes)  Amount of time for service based on ability  Formative assessment  RTI 2  Annual Assessment – the English language proficiency assessment 4

WIDA World Class Instructional Design Assessment  New standards, built around strong linguistic and cultural principles Implementation taking place Training on Pedagogy in the summer Training on standards in the late summer and fall More training anticipated  Aligned to career and college ready standards  Professional development opportunities From WIDA From the TDOE 5

WIDA Standards  English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting.  English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts.  English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics.  English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.  English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Social Studies. * Taken from the 2012 Amplification of English Langue Development Standards, From WIDA, 6

WIDA World Class Instructional Design Assessment  Support from WIDA as an organization Let’s look at – State news – Research – Newsletter – Other information  Research team  Assessment is refreshed annually  Formative assessment kits in TN districts District or school decides on use Appropriate for all ELs May be given in any one domain  Guidance for RTI2 7

English as a Second Language Assessments Screener/Formative  The W-APT is the official screener in TN. This determines whether or not a student will receive ESL services.  The MODEL may be used for formative assessment of ESL students. Summative  The WIDA ACCESS will be given in February as the annual English language proficiency assessment.  The WIDA ACCESS will be the source of data used to calculate Annual Measureable Achievement Objective (AMAO) 1 and 2. 8

Questions Jan Lanier ESL Services Coordinator Lois Gilmer Administrative Assistant

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