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Interested in Systematic ELD?

E.L. Achieve invites districts interested in providing professional development for Systematic ELD to attend a one-day Leadership Overview and Planning session. These events are opportunities for districts to learn more about
A Focused Approach to Systematic ELD and to begin developing a District Implementation Plan . Once there is a commitment to a capacity-building plan that includes both training and implementation support, we can begin to work with districts.

We encourage training that is phased in to address identified priorities and develop potential district leadership. After participating in a Systematic ELD institute and beginning to implement, a district can build its own capacity to offer institutes by sending a leadership team to a New Presenter Seminar.  For details, see application on the Events page. As districts take over their own Systematic ELD training, we offer ongoing support through presenter coaching and technical assistance for implementation.

Why is Systematic ELD needed?

A comprehensive approach for developing English proficiency is essential to ensure the academic achievement of English learners. In addition to well-designed instruction using proven instructional techniques, a comprehensive English learner instructional program includes:

• Explicit support in acquiring the language needed to comprehend and express understanding of grade level work
• Instruction in the English language as its own subject of study: Systematic English Language Development

Systematic ELD instruction is dedicated time for language instruction. It is driven by students’ assessed English proficiency level and builds a solid foundation in English. Systematic ELD teaches the language that English learners:

• are not likely to learn outside of school or efficiently pick up on their own,
• will not explicitly be taught in other subject areas, and
• need to be able to use every day for effective academic learning and classroom participation.

It does not replace literacy or other content instruction, but rather supports subject matter learning by strengthening language skills. Systematic ELD instruction challenges English learners to explore the English language in compelling and playful ways, continually growing their ability to use it flexibly, fluently, and accurately. Ultimately, the goal of Systematic ELD is for English to be a bridge to academic success rather than a barrier.

1. Puts language learning and exploration squarely in the foreground.
2. Groups students by assessed proficiency level as determined by multiple sources, such as state language assessments, the Express Placement Assessment, analysis of writing samples for vocabulary and grammatical knowledge (using ELD Matrix of Grammatical Forms or language-focused writing rubric), and recorded observations of oral production.
3. Uses a functional language approach organized around essential purposes for communication. Language tasks are highly applicable to real world and academic interactions that students must adroitly navigate. Instruction draws students’ attention to a variety of aspects of English (e.g., rhythm and cadence, pronunciation, colloquial expressions, formal and informal registers).
4. Provides an organized method of language instruction to help prevent gaps and fill existing gaps in language knowledge that can hinder students’ achievement of full English proficiency. Follows a developmental scope and sequence of language skills identified in ELD standards and the Systematic ELD handbook.
5. Is explicitly taught, emphasizes oral language development, and includes substantive oral and written practice to ensure students develop in-depth understanding of how English works and acquire fluency and an accurate command of the language.

To assist districts in implementing Systematic ELD, we have developed a Systematic ELD Instruction. The handbook is not a program. Rather, it is a detailed framework for designing an ELD program that teaches and practices the vocabulary and grammatical structures of English for a wide range of purposes at each level of proficiency. It is only available through our three-day Institute provided by a certified Systematic ELD presenter.

Click here to download the Elementary Table of Contents and Introduction .

Click here to download the Secondary Table of Contents and Introduction .

Institute Purpose & Content

The purpose is to build the capacity of teachers to provide targeted Systematic ELD instruction and of administrators to provide appropriate guidance and support. Participants will learn to use Systematic ELD Handbook to plan instruction that maximizes the use of existing ELD materials.

District & School Teams

Must include at least two classroom teachers, a site coach, a resource teacher(s), and/or an administrator for each school. A district administrator must also serve as the District Lead.

Institute Content & Outcomes

Through presentation, reading, small group interaction, and large group sharing, participants will:

• Understand the instructional implications of the distinction between teaching in English and effectively teaching English as a second language
  
• Learn a framework for how to plan, teach, and monitor ELD instruction at each level of English proficiency
  
• Build a repertoire of instructional routines for teaching and providing structured opportunities for oral and written language practice
  
• Learn to administer the Express Placement Assessment for ELD Instruction
  

If you are interested in contracting E.L. Achieve to provide an Institute for your district, please find information about upcoming Leadership Overview and Planning Sessions on the Events page.

Click here for District Capacity Building Model overview and District Institute Preparation Checklist, Materials and Set-up information.

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