ELA/ELD Framework Overview and Implementation in California Schools
Discover the purpose and key components of the ELA/ELD Framework, its integration with California academic standards, and examples of designated ELD lessons in a 5th-grade science unit on freshwater ecosystems. Explore how Sacramento City Unified Schools implement ELD programs to support English learners.
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The The N New CA ew CA English Language Arts/ English Language Arts/ English Language Development English Language Development Framework Framework DELAC January 14, 2015
Whats the Purpose of the What s the Purpose of the ELA/ELD Framework? ELA/ELD Framework? Provides instructional guidance and lesson ideas for teachers of Transitional Kindergarten-12th grade Translates research into classroom practice Guides professional learning and leadership
Whats New & Interesting in What s New & Interesting in THIS FRAMEWORK? THIS FRAMEWORK? Integrates the CA Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts/Literacy and the CA English Language Development (ELD) Standards Cross-disciplinary focus Integration of content and literacy Equity for all students is emphasized
Integrated & Designated ELD: Integrated & Designated ELD: Working in Tandem Working in Tandem Both/And Integrated ELD: All teachers with ELs in their classrooms use the CA ELD Standards in tandem with the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and other content standards. Designated ELD: Teachers use the CA ELD Standards as the focal standards in ways that build into and from content instruction.
What California, including Sacramento City What California, including Sacramento City Unified, has been doing: Unified, has been doing: Most schools provide ELD using ELD programs that are separate from the rest of the curriculum. In Sacramento City Unified, we use: Moving Into English (Grades K-3) Avenues (Grades 4-6) English to a Beat (Newcomers in K-6) Open Court English Learner Support Guide (Grades K-6) High Point (Grades 7-8) Visions (Grades 9-12)
Examples of Designated ELD Lessons during a 5th g Science Unit on Freshwater Ecosystems Example 1: Reconstructing a text after listening multiple times Example 2: How to organize a report on freshwater ecosystems:
Examples of Designated ELD Lessons during a 5th g Science Unit on Freshwater Ecosystems Example 1: How writers use particular words to help readers connect ideas in informational text (Cohesion) Example 2: How to use these words to provide cohesion when writing your own informational text
SCUSD has already: Created a three-year implementation plan Begun providing professional learning for teachers, principals and district leaders Next steps: Expand professional learning Revise the SCUSD EL Master Plan to reflect recommended changes for the instructional and professional development programs
We need your help: Participate in the parent/community committee that will help revise the master plan Find out how the ELAC at your child s school can help with the transition to the new model of ELD. The transition may require investments of time and money.
