Secondary Newcomers

Stages of Language Aquisition

Pass/Fail Guidelines for ML's

Students who are new to the country and who are identified as Multilingual Learners with a WIDA Level 1 (Entering) or Level 2 (Emerging) can be on a Pass/Fail status for a maximum of 1 calendar year.

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Translating Guidelines

DO

  • Use during instructional time for students that are below a WIDA score of 2.5 for logistical purposes.
  • Use for reinforcement of instruction in or outside of class time.
  • Continue to scaffold and support Tier I instructions.

DON’T

  • Use for every ML
  • Translate all instructional materials
  • Use for assessments
  • Use in replacement of Tier I instruction