Implementation Support for All Grades

Meaning Making

Meaning Making with Complex Texts

Highlighted ELA/ELD Framework Resources

• Figure 2.6 Meaning Making as a Reader (PDF)
  Defined on page 70.
• Figure 2.8 Qualitative Dimension of Text Complexity (PDF)
  Refer to page 72.
• Figure 2.10 Strategies for Supporting Learners’ Engagement with Complex Text (PDF)
  Refer to pages 75–76.

CDE Resources

• A Guide for Tracing the Meaning Making Theme (DOC) This guide is intended to support California educators in the use of the components within the ELA/ELD Framework that focus on Meaning Making.
  • Watch a video overview of Guides for Supporting the Five Key Themes in the ELA/ELD Framework (Video; 5:15)

External Resources

• Appendix A (PDF) NGA/CSSO CCSS for ELA/Literacy
• New Research on Text Complexity Revised (PDF) NGA/CSSO
• Reading Building Comprehension with the Science of Reading Teaching Channel Videos
• 5 Ways to Help Your Students Become Better Questioners Edutopia
• Determining How Much Background Knowledge to Provide for ELLs Colorín colorado!
• Interacting with Complex Texts: Scaffolding Meaning Making (Video; 6:51) A video with an English learner emphasis. Teaching Channel

Comprehension Strategies

Highlighted ELA/ELD Framework Resources

• Figure 2.11 Text-Dependent Questions (PDF)
  Refer to page 77.

CDE Resources

• Unit 3. Supporting Student Comprehension of Informational Text English Language Arts: Informational Text-Reading Digital Chalkboard, Professional Learning Modules

External Resources

• Complete Guide to Creating Text-Dependent Questions Achieve the Core
• Understanding Text Dependent Questions Achieve the Core
• Reading Comprehension Lessons Readworks.org
• Close Reading Lesson for K–2 Based on a Picture Book Smarter Balanced Digital Library
• Close Reading Lesson for K–2 Based on a Poem Smarter Balanced Digital Library

Effective Expression

Highlighted ELA/ELD Framework Resources

• Figure 2.15 Structures for Engaging All Students in Academic Conversations (PDF)
  Refer to pages 86–87.

CDE Resources

• A Guide for Tracing the Effective Expression Theme (DOC) This guide is intended to support California educators in the use of the components within the ELA/ELD Framework that focus on Effective Expression.
  • Watch a video overview of Guides for Supporting the Five Key Themes in the ELA/ELD Framework (Video; 5:15)

External Resources

• CCSS-Aligned Writing Rubrics Elk Grove Unified School District
• Open-ended Questions to Encourage Conversation (Video; 3:20) Teaching Channel
• Oracy in the Classroom: Strategies for Effective Talk Edutopia
• Units of Study for Teaching Writ https://readingandwritingproject.org/resources/suggested-sequences-of-units-of-studying Video Orientations Grades K–8, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
• Units of Study Classroom Videos Grades K–8, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
• Green Lights & Red Flags positive practices and challenges in ELA (PDF), ELD (PDF), Tulare County Office of Education
• How do I promote writing in any content area that I teach? A collection of blog posts and videos with an English learner emphasis. Teaching Channel

Language Development

Highlighted ELA/ELD Framework Resources

• Figure 2.15 Structures for Engaging All Students in Academic Conversations (PDF)
  Refer to pages 86–87.

CDE Resources

• A Guide for Tracing the Language Development Theme (DOC) This guide is intended to support California educators in the use of the components within the ELA/ELD Framework that focus on Language Development.
  • Watch a video overview of Guides for Supporting the Five Key Themes in the ELA/ELD Framework (Video; 5:15)

External Resources

• Appendix C: Samples of Students Writing (PDF) NGA/CCSSO CCSS for ELA/Literacy
• CCSS-Aligned Writing Rubrics Elk Grove Unified School District
• Open-ended Questions to Encourage Conversation (Video; 3:20) Teaching Channel
• Oracy in the Classroom: Strategies for Effective Talk Edutopia
• Units of Study for Teaching Writing Vi https://readingandwritingproject.org/resources/suggested-sequences-of-units-of-studydeo Orientations Grades K–8, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
• Units of Study Classroom Videos Grades K–8, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
• Green Lights & Red Flags positive practices and challenges in ELA (PDF), ELD (PDF), Tulare County Office of Education
• How do I promote writing in any content area that I teach? A collection of blog posts and videos with an English learner emphasis. Teaching Channel

Content Knowledge

CDE Resources

• A Guide for Tracing the Content Knowledge Theme (DOC) This guide is intended to support California educators in the use of the components within the ELA/ELD Framework that focus on Content Knowledge.
  • Watch a video overview of Guides for Supporting the Five Key Themes in the ELA/ELD Framework (Video; 5:15)

External Resources

• The Challenges of Science Texts Strategic Education Research Partnership: Reading to Learn in Science
• Strategies for the Classroom Strategic Education Research Partnership: Reading to Learn in Science
• Language Objectives: The Key to Effective Content Area Instruction for English Learners ¡Colorín colorado!
• What does language-rich, content-based instruction look like for ELLs? A collection of blog posts and videos. Teaching Channel
• How do I promote writing in any content area that I teach? A collection of blog posts and videos with an English learner emphasis. Teaching Channel
• Unlocking Learning: Science as a Lever for English Learner Equity This report includes a webinar (Video; 55:05) The Education Trust—West

Foundational Skills

CDE Resources

• A Guide for Tracing the Foundational Skills Theme (DOC) This guide is intended to support California educators in the use of the components within the ELA/ELD Framework that focus on Foundational Skills.
  • Watch a video overview of Guides for Supporting the Five Key Themes in the ELA/ELD Framework (Video; 5:15)
• Foundational Skills of the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy (PDF), ELA/ELD Framework White Paper

External Resources

• Classroom Strategies for Reading (Includes print awareness, phonological awareness, phonics, and fluency) Reading Rockets
• Reading 101 for English Language Learners ¡Colorín colorado!
• Assisting Students Struggling with Reading: Response to Intervention (RtI) and Multi-Tier Intervention in the Primary Grades Institute of Education Sciences
• Students with Interrupted Formal Education ¡Colorín colorado!
• Identifying and Supporting English Learner Students with Learning Disabilities: Key Issues in the Literature and State Practice WestEd

English Learner Support

Supporting All English Learner Students

Highlighted ELA/ELD Framework Resources

• Figure I.2. Values for Educating English Learners (PDF)
  Refer to page 11.
• Figure 2.10 Strategies for Supporting Learners’ Engagement with Complex Text (PDF)
  Refer to pages 75–76.
• Figure 2.15 Structures for Engaging All Students in Academic Conversations (PDF)
  Refer to pages 86–87.
• Figure 2.16 Framing Questions for Lesson Planning (PDF)
  Refer to page 98.

CDE Resources

• A Guide to Resources with an English Learner Emphasis (DOC; 2MB) This guide is intended to support California educators in the use of the components within the ELA/ELD Framework that focus on meeting the needs of English learners.
  • Watch a video overview of A Guide to Resources with an English Learner Emphasis (Video: 6:14)
• English Learner Roadmap – a resource guide that informs policy regarding English learners.
• Foundations in English-Language Development (PDF) California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1
  Refer to pages 103–136.
• Preschool English Learners Resource Guide (PDF)
• Competency Area: Dual-Language Development (PDF) California Early Childhood Educator Competencies
  Refer to pages 45–50.
  • Watch a related video of Dual-Language Development (Video; 20:52)
  
  

External Resources

• Unlocking Learning: Science as a Lever for English Learner Equity This report includes a webinar (Video: 55:05).The Education Trust—West
• How can I structure academic conversations in the classroom to boost oral language development? A collection of blog posts and videos.Teaching Channel
• The Language of Reform: English Learners in California’s Shifting Education Landscape The Education Trust—West
• Green Lights & Red Flags – Positive practices and challenges in ELA (PDF), ELD (PDF) , Tulare County Office of Education
• ELD and ELA Standards Correspondence Matrices The Correspondence Matrices provide a visual map of the correspondences and interconnected nature between the English Language Development Standards and English Language Arts Standards for each strand in grades kindergarten through twelve. – Sacramento County Office of Education
• The Majority Report: Supporting the Success of Latino Students in California This concise report addresses priorities in ELA/ELD Framework and includes examples of practices throughout for addressing the diverse needs within the Pre-K–12 Latino student population. The Education Trust—West

Providing Integrated and Designated ELD

Highlighted ELA/ELD Framework Resources

• Integrated ELD (PDF)
  Refer to pages 108–114.
• Designated ELD (PDF)
  Refer to pages 115–119.

CDE Resources

• Snapshot Collection of the ELA/ELD Framework (PDF) Find glimpses of Integrated and Designated ELD instruction.
• Vignette Collection of the ELA/ELD Framework (PDF) Find glimpses of Integrated and Designated ELD instruction.

External Resources

• Unlocking Learning: Science as a Lever for English Learner Equity Pertinent to Integrated ELD, this report includes a webinar (Video: 55:05) The Education Trust—West
• How do I promote writing in any content area that I teach? A collection of blog posts and videos with an English learner emphasis.Teaching Channel
• What does language-rich, content-based instruction look like for ELLs? A collection of blog posts and videos. Teaching Channel

Supporting Long Term English Learners

Highlighted ELA/ELD Framework Resources

• Figure 9.2. California Education Code Definition of Long-Term English Learner (PDF)
  Refer to page 890.

External Resources

• Long-term English Learner Students: Spotlight on an Overlooked Population (PDF) WestEd

 

Supporting English Learners with Learning Disabilities

Highlighted ELA/ELD Framework Resources

• Supporting Students Strategically in TK–1 (PDF)
  Refer to page 164.
• Supporting Students Strategically in 2–3 (PDF)
  Refer to page 315.
• Supporting Students Strategically in 4–5 (PDF)
  Refer to page 421.
• Supporting Students Strategically in 6–8 (PDF)
  Refer to page 541.
• Supporting Students Strategically in 9–12 (PDF)
  Refer to page 715.

CDE Resources

• Supporting English Learners with Disabilities Symposium Find videos of presentations, along with related documents, from a May 3, 2016 event hosted by the California Department of Education.

External Resources

• Language and Reading Interventions for English Language Learners and English Language Learners with Disabilities (PDF) Center on Instruction
• Identifying and Supporting English Learner Students with Learning Disabilities: Key Issues in the Literature and State Practice WestEd
• When an English Learner Struggles Academically: Telling the Difference Between Second Language Acquisition and a Possible Learning Disability (Webinar; 61:00) WestEd
• Meeting the Needs of ELs with Disabilities in Your State: Making EL Exit Decisions This brief highlights the numbers and characteristics of ELs with disabilities and current decision-making processes for exiting these students from EL services.

Using Formative Assessment to Support English Learners

Highlighted ELA/ELD Framework Resources

• Figure I.2. Values for Educating English Learners – Evaluating Progress Appropriately (PDF)
  Refer to page 11.
• Assessing ELD Progress in Writing (PDF)
  Refer to page 851.
• Assessing ELD Progress in Oral Language (PDF)
  Refer to page 856.
• Snapshot 8.3. Formative Assessment with Secondary EL Newcomers (PDF)
  Refer to page 834.
• English Language Proficiency Assessments (PDF)
  Refer to pages 866–867.
• Figure 8.11. ELPAC Conceptual Model (PDF)

CDE Resources

• Integrating Formative Assessment into Instruction Access associated resource

External Resources

• Discerning — and Fostering — What English Learners Can Do With Language: Guidance on Gathering and Interpreting Complementary Evidence of Classroom Language Uses for Reclassification Decisions WestEd