ELD Standards

CDE California Standards Mobile Application

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ELD Standards

California English Language Development Standards (Electronic Edition)

• Cover, Acknowledgments and Introduction to the Framework
• Chapter 1: Purposes, Development, and Structure of the California English Language Development Standards
• Chapter 2: Proficiency Level Descriptors for the California English Language Development Standards
• Chapter 3: The Standards: Kindergarten Through Grade 12
• Chapter 4: Theoretical Foundations and the Research Base of the California English Language Development Standards
• Chapter 5: Learning About How English Works
• Chapter 6: Foundational Literacy Skills for English Learners
• Glossary of Key Terms

ELA/ELD Framework

ELA/ELD Framework - Entire Document

English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework

ELA/ELD Framework - Links by Chapter

CDE SBE-Adopted ELA/ELD Framework Chapters

• Cover, Front Matter, and Introduction to the Framework
• Chapter 1: Overview of the Standards
• Chapter 2: Key Considerations in the ELA/Literacy and ELD Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Chapter 3: Content and Pedagogy: Transitional Kindergarten Through Grade One
• Chapter 4: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Two and Three
• Chapter 5: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Four and Five
• Chapter 6: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Six Through Eight
• Chapter 7: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Nine Through Twelve
• Chapter 8: Assessment
• Chapter 9: Access and Equity
• Chapter 10: Learning in the 21st Century
• Chapter 11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy and ELD Instruction: Professional Learning, Leadership, and Program Supports
• Chapter 12: Instructional Materials to Support the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and CA ELD Standards
• Appendix, Resources, and Glossary

Designated and Integrated English Language Development

Letter to District Superintendents from then State Superintendent of Public Education Torlakson about LEAs providing BOTH Integrated and Designated ELD: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr22ltr0111.asp

The CDE English Language Development webpage includes the ELD standards, ELD video series, information, and resources to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.