Implementation Support for All Grades - ELA/ELD Framework (CA Dept of Education)

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 Writting 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 Enc Open-Ended Questions to Encourage Conversation | Teaching Channel Open-Ended Questions to Encourage Conversation | Teaching Channel Open-Ended Questions to Encourage Conversation | Teaching Channelourage Conversation (Video; 3:20) Teaching Channel
Oracy in the Classroom: Strategies for Effective Talk Edutopia
Units of Study for Teaching Writing 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

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 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