"All students in the United States need to function fully in the English language to enjoy success in the modern American economy. English language learners (ELLs) should be held to the same rigorous expectations and provided commensurate opportunities for achievement in academic content areas as other students.1 The challenge is to help ELLs learn and use language and literacy in ways that incorporate deeper learning competencies that include the mastery of academic content, creative and critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and self-reflection. As technology advances and the American economy becomes increasingly knowledge based, students need to graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge that allow them to learn, and then apply what they have learned, in novel and non-routine ways."

The Language and Literacy Tool
We have spiral bound books in K-3, 4-6, K-6, K-8, 6-8, 9-12, 7-12 and K-12 grade spans available for purchase.  Please download the sample and use the provided form to place your order.  There is a 2-3 week turn around on all orders. Order Form

The Language and Literacy Tool suggests a variety of instructional routines by grade level.

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English Language Development Standards - California Department of Education (CDE)

• ELD Overview and Proficiency Level Descriptors
• Kindergarten (PDF)
• Grade 1 (PDF)
• Grade 2 (PDF)
• Grade 3 (PDF)
• Grade 4 (PDF)
• Grade 5 (PDF)
• Grade 6 (PDF)
• Grade 7 (PDF)
• Grade 8 (PDF)
• Grade 9 and 10 (PDF)
• Grade 11 and 12 (PDF)
• Appendix A: Foundational Literacy Skills for English Learners (PDF)
• Appendix B: California English Language Development Standards Part II: Learning About How English Works (PDF)
• Appendix C: Theoretical Foundations and Research Base for California’s English Language Development Standards (PDF)
• Appendix D: Context, Development, and Validation of the California English Language Development Standards (PDF)
• Glossary of Key Terms (PDF)

The Language and Literacy Tool
We have spiral bound books in K-3, 4-6, K-6, K-8, 6-8, 9-12, 7-12 and K-12 grade spans available for purchase.  Please download the sample and use the provided form to place your order.  There is a 2-3 week turn around on all orders. Order Form

The Language and Literacy Tool suggests a variety of instructional routines by grade level.

• Click here (password required)