Language and Literacy

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Mission:

We believe that language and literacy are intricately linked to success in all subject areas. We provide access to high quality learning opportunities based in current research that directly impacts classroom instruction.

Vision:

We believe that all students are capable of developing the language and literacy necessary to be college and career ready when they have engaging and effective instruction.

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Modesto, CA 95354
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English Language Development

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Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC)

This 24-hour workshop series is intended for English language arts (ELA) and English language development (ELD) teachers teaching grades 9-12 in California public schools. The workshop series introduces the CSU Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC), including:

Full-year ELA courses at grade 11 and grade 12
Curriculum modules with integrated and designated ELD, Grds 9-12

About the Program
The Benefits of ERWC

About the Program

Professional Learning Workshops

For those interested in gaining full access to the ERWC curriculum, website, and resources, the first step is to attend one of our free introductory workshops. The professional learning experience is designed to be interactive. Participants will work directly with ERWC curriculum materials and instructional strategies.

Teachers who participate in this workshop series will:

Access online curriculum materials and professional resources
Identify key features of effective ERWC classrooms
Learn ERWC instructional strategies and core concepts, including ELD integration
Explore rhetorical reading, writing, and inquiry practices
Review course design, including learning goals, standards, and final tasks
Examine specific ERWC modules
Select modules and begin planning for classroom implementation

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The Benefits of ERWC

Curriculum

Free A-G approved 11th and 12th grade English course
Available in print and digital formats, allowing for effective use in face-to-face, hybrid and fully online settings
High-interest topics such as immigration, mental illness and social media usage explored through a wide range of texts (e.g., Othello, The Distance Between Us, The Things They Carried)
Inquiry-based approach supports students in becoming flexible, adaptive and reflective thinkers and communicators
Integrated Universal Design for Learning (UDL) creates equity for students with disabilities, general education students and English learners

Benefits for Teachers

Free professional learning for California high school teachers
Access to a community of educators to share ideas and resources

Benefits for Students

Students are better prepared for college coursework and post-secondary success
Students are empowered to express themselves through academic discourse and extensive writing
Students who took the ERWC in grade 12 scored higher on a standardized test than similar students taking other English courses (Fong et al., 2015).

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The Multilingual Learner Network (MLN)

Receive timely updates and ask questions about state and federal guidance for meeting the needs of English Learners
Learn and share best practices for meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of English Learners
Network with other educators working to support the needs of English Learners
Engage in the ELD California Roadmap

English Language Development

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The Seal of Biliteracy

The State Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the State of California in partnership with county offices and local school districts. It recognizes and honors student attainment of proficiency in English and at least one other world language by high school graduation. Appearing on the transcript of the graduating senior, the State Seal of Biliteracy serves to verify a student’s linguistic proficiencies to potential employers and interested colleges.

Navigate to the Stanislaus Seal of Biliteracy Webpage

California English Language Development Standards

Note to Parents and Sites:

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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
Appendix B: California English Language Development Standards Part II: Learning About How English Works
Appendix C: Theoretical Foundations and Research Base for California’s English Language Development Standards
Appendix D: Context, Development, and Validation of the California English Language Development Standards
Glossary of Key Terms

English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC)