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 it, please
WIDA Can-Do Descriptors and Standards
WIDA Resources: WIDA ELD Standards 2007 WIDA Speaking / Writing Performance Definitions WIDA Listening / Reading Performance Definitions Can Do Descriptors Name Charts, Grades K-12
ELD Curricular Resources
Check out this resource if you are looking for some ideas on English Language Development curriculum or language support programs.
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