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ELD Instructional Resources

A WIDA-aligned planning assistant for ELD teachers offering standards references, lesson scaffolds, formative assessments, and PD micro-lessons by proficiency level.

Who Uses It

Teachers working with English learners

When They Use It / How It's Used

  • During instructional planning for English Language Development

  • The chatbot begins by asking how it can assist across one of four areas

  • Then asks about grade level and each student's current WIDA proficiency level

What It Delivers/Produces

Four main assistance areas:

  1. WIDA Language Development Standards Reference — Searchable guides on Can Do Descriptors and Language Development Standards organized by grade and proficiency

  2. Lesson Plan Scaffold Generator — Scaffolded lesson suggestions based on grade, subject, and WIDA level, including language objectives, instructional strategies, and formative assessment ideas

  3. WIDA-Aligned Formative Assessment Ideas — Ready-to-use formative assessments with rubrics aligned to WIDA language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing

  4. Professional Development Micro-Lessons — Bite-sized refresher modules on key WIDA concepts including language acquisition stages, academic language functions, and cultural responsiveness

District Impact

Streamlines differentiated instruction planning, improves alignment with national standards, and enhances support for multilingual learners across all classrooms.

What to Upload

None required

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