ELD Teachers
You are our heroes. English Language Development teachers across South Dakota are not only helping English Learners to access the K12 curriculum by learning English, but also by advocating for students, engaging with families, and teaching colleagues best practices for serving ELs.
Interpretation & Translation Resource
This mini-resource will help you understand the differences between interpreter & translation, districts’ legal responsibilities in providing interpretation & translation services, and several resources to
Consortium Members List
Here is the list of South Dakota Statewide Title III and Migrant Consortium Member Districts, and your consortium staff member contact.
SLIFE Resources
SLIFE Resources: WIDA FOCUS Brief: building background SLIFE Native Language Screener Assessments Math Literacy Lesson Planning with SLIFE students in mind Planning Checklist Webcast: Bridging
Adequate Growth Toward Exiting Tools
This tool can assist districts in determining if their ELs are making adequate growth towards exiting. For more information on how to use, please contact
WIDA Can-Do Descriptors and Standards
WIDA Resources: WIDA ELD Standards WIDA Speaking / Writing Performance Definitions WIDA Listening / Reading Performance Definitions Can Do Descriptors Name Charts, Grades K-12 (PDF)
Instructional Resources
Looking for curriculum or instructional resources? Check out these resources. English Language Development South Dakota State-wide Title III Consortium Mini-Resource: ELD Curriculum and Supports
Newcomers
According to the US Department of Education (2016) “newcomers refer to any foreign-born students and their families who have recently arrived in the United States”. Programming
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs – Statewide Title III Consortium 2018-19 What’s the goal of this? Why are you here at my school? We are here at your school because
Language Acquisition Plan Workshop + ELD Teaching Resources
LAP Basics Notes Handout LAP template from SD DOE WIDA ACCESS Student Report SAMPLE Program Models from SD DOE EL Program Placement Considerations Sample Parent