CALIFORNIA ELD STANDARDS

Why Use Standards-Based ELD Tools

We firmly believe that “language is the driver" and "content is the passenger." Building vocabulary and other content skills should not be the sole or even the main, focus of your designated English Language Development (ELD) instruction.

Without a solid understanding of how language is applied or how it works, multilingual learners will struggle to attain English language proficiency. Given that the summative English Language Proficiency Assessment of California (ELPAC) is designed to assess language skills based on the California 2012 ELD Standards, it is not surprising that redesignation for many students remains elusive, even after many years of study.

When evaluating resources for your multilingual learners, one critical element to examine is how well the materials align with current California ELD standards.

Language Tree Online helps ELLs master English

How We Align with California ELD Standards

The Language Tree Online lesson modules follow the Universal Design for Learning and SDAIE frameworks. They provide flexibility in the ways that students can access, engage with, and demonstrate knowledge of materials. Our lessons and assessments cover the entire breadth and depth of the CA 2012 ELD standards — including all the multiple language skills and functions for each individual standard.

Review our scope and sequence to see how our lessons align with the CA 2012 ELD standards.

Figure 1: Our ELD programs are in lock-step with the California 2012 ELD Standards.

The Importance of an Age and Level-Appropriate ELD Curriculum

Multilingual learners in the secondary grades are not the same as those in elementary. Teens and pre-teens have different experiences, background knowledge, and cultural references. Therefore, it's important to use resources that were designed specifically for this age group. Our standard-based ELD curriculum focuses specifically on the needs of multilingual learners in grades 6-12. It presents realistic peer-to-peer interactions and topics that are developmentally appropriate for middle and high school students.

Our comprehensive programs and resources for English learners address language development expectations along the continuum of the Newcomer/Emerging and Expanding levels.

ELD Level 1 is designed for Newcomers and Emerging level English learners with 0-24 months of study
ELD Level 2 is designed for Expanding level English learners and long-term English learners (LTELs) who are on the cusp of re-designation

What is Designated ELD ?

Watch this video featuring David Noyes, Language Tree Online lead curriculum developer and a National Board-certified English Language Development Coach. You’ll learn:

What does “Designated ELD” mean and why is this important?
How do the CA 2012 ELD standards fit into this instructional time
How the Language Tree Online program works with Designated ELD

What Do Teachers Think About Our Program

Hear what a teacher has to say about her experience with Language Tree Online.