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WIDA Standards

WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards for English Language Learners

There are five WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards.
  • English Language Proficiency Standard 1: English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting.
  • English Language Proficiency Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts.
  • English Language Proficiency Standard 3: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of Mathematics.
  • English Language Proficiency Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of Science.
  • English Language Proficiency Standard 5: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the area of Social Studies.