Indiana adopted the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) standards as the state English language proficiency standards in 2013. The WIDA ELD standards address the academic language English learners need in order to engage with peers, educators, and the core curriculum in classrooms and content areas. There are five WIDA ELD standard statements. The 2020 Edition presents a new supporting organization for the WIDA ELD Standard Statements, along with additional resources.

WIDA ELD Standards Statements

The Standards provide educators with a connection between language development and academic content.

English Language Development Standard 1: English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting

English Language Development Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area 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

English Language Development Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area 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

Key Resources

• FAQ: Big Ideas of the 2020 Edition
• 2020 Edition Introduction Video
• 2020 WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework
• Guiding Principles of Language Development (WIDA)
• Illustrated Guiding Principles
• WIDA Can Do Philosophy
• About WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework