WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards
The WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards represent the social, instructional, and academic language that students need to engage with peers, educators, and the curriculum in Schools. Figure B shows the five standards and their abbreviations.
| null | Standard | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
English Language Development Standard 1 | English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting | Social and Instructional language |
English Language Development Standard 2 | English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts | The language 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 | The language 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. | The language 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. | The language of Social Studies |
