Learning Target:

Educators will be able to identify the Four Big Ideas behind the WIDA Framework, and how these ideas can support our work with multilingual students.

New Learning: Big Ideas of the WIDA Framework

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Options for Engagement:

Focus on the Big Ideas of the WIDA Framework to

Deepen your understanding
Reflect on:
- how this intersects with your own mindsets around multilingual students and language learning
- what most resonates for you given your educational context
- your own/your school's strengths and growth edges

Options for Representation

Video: Watch this video. The Big Ideas are discussed starting at 4:20.
Text: Read about the Big Ideas on this website and/or on pages 15-20 of the 2020 WIDA Standards Framework
Illustrated Text:
- Explore this illustrated FAQ from WIDA
- Explore this Infogram

Options for Action & Expression:

As you reflect on the Big Ideas in the resource(s) you explored, write down a note, record a video or voice memo, post your response in the Discussion Forum, draw a sketch, or discuss with your table

Sources: WIDA Standards Framework 2020 (Links to an external site.); Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) Multilingual Learner Department