About ESL
Children are growing up in a complex, highly competitive global economy
in which our total knowledge is doubling every few years. We exist in a
global society that requires extraordinary skills and talents as well as
a pace of life never before experienced in human history. Our multilingual
needs as a society are celebrated as our cultures are no longer separated
by bodies of water or land but only by the limits we place on the appreciation
of human diversity. “Reading, writing, and speaking English well are all
critical skills for living the American dream. Nineteen states have reported
an increase of more than 50 percent in English language learners over the
last three years-and that growth is expected to continue. America’s schools
need help.”
No Child Left Behind
To accommodate the growth in the number of second language learners coming
to Peoria, our district has strengthened its commitment to provide appropriate
learning environments and support services for second language learners
and their families. We hope you will find some useful tools here.
WIDA Standards
English Language Profiency Standards- WIDA
Click on the link to open a pdf.
Classroom Framework
Organized by domains, then by standards:
• Classroom K-2
• Classroom 3-5
• Classroom 6-8
• Classroom 9-12
Organized by standards, then by domains:
• Classroom K-2
• Classroom 3-5
• Classroom 6-8
• Classroom 9-12
Large-Scale Framework
Organized by domains, then by standards:
• Large-Scale K-2
• Large Scale 3-5
• Large Scale 6-8
• Large Scale 9-12
Organized by standards, then by domains:
• Large-Scale K-2
• Large Scale 3-5
• Large Scale 6-8
• Large Scale 9-12
Combined Framework
Organized by domains, then by standards:
• Combined K-2
• Combined 3-5
• Combined 6-8
• Combined 9-12
Organized by standards, then by domains:
• Combined K-2
• Combined 3-5
• Combined 6-8
• Combined 9-12