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ESEA Directors Institute 2014
ESEA DirectorsWednesday, October 8, 2014
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Title III
ESL in Tennessee: The WIDA Connection
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Who is considered an English LearnerA 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.
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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 RTI2
Annual Assessment – the English language proficiency assessment
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WIDAWorld 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
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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, www.wida.us
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WIDAWorld Class Instructional Design Assessment
Support from WIDA as an organization• Let’s look at www.wida.us
– 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
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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.
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Questions
Jan LanierESL Services Coordinator
Lois GilmerAdministrative Assistant
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FRAUD, WASTE or ABUSE
Citizens and agencies are encouraged to report fraud, waste or abuse in State and Local government.
NOTICE: This agency is a recipient of taxpayer funding. If you observe an agency director or employee engaging in any activity which you consider to be illegal, improper or wasteful, please call the state Comptroller’s toll-free
Hotline:
1-800-232-5454
Notifications can also be submitted electronically at:
http://www.comptroller.tn.gov/hotline
