English Language Development (ELD)
Master Plan for English Learners
"All students shall have the options to demonstrate what they learn and the opportunities to be successful and achieve their dreams!"
Listen to podcast training videos for Sanger Unified with built-in literacy supports, etc..
TK-8th ELD Scope & Sequence
View Sanger Unified's comprehensive, well-planned scope & sequence to help students effectively develop their English skills over the trimester courses.
Create Your Own ELD Adventure
Sanger Unified School District’s Supplemental ELD Map of Resources & Links
Learning a new language is a complex & incredible journey.
Latest ELD Training & Resources from Sanger Unified School District
Resource & Strategies
ELD Standards & Guidance Documents
- 2012 English Language Development (ELD) Standards
- Sanger Unified’s ELD Expectations
- SUSD’s Create Your Own ELD Adventure Map
- CDE EL Roadmap webpage & link to self-reflection rubrics
- CA EL Roadmap Teacher Toolkits: Elementary School, Middle School, & High School
- California ELA/ELD Framework
- SUSD EL Services Area (Google Drive)
- SUSD EL Master Plan – Feb. 2021 English & Spanish versions
- SUSD ELD Trainings & Overview and Designated ELD Site Refresher (sample)
- Supporting Dual Identified Students (ELs with Disabilities)
ELD Reclassification, Monitoring, & Support
- Visit ELLevation to access digital forms & student data for ELs, RFEP, & Migrant Students
- Reclassification & Follow-up Goals (RFEP)
- Supporting Newcomers (Emerging Level)
ELD Lesson Planning & Sample Lessons
- ELD Standards Checklist
- ELD Planning Templates
- Sample/Demo ELD Lessons
- Sample ELD Demo Lessons & Classroom Videos
- Language Target Reminders & Examples
- ELA/ELD Framework Snapshots & Vignettes
ELD Tools & Assessments
- Language Matrix (Speaking & Listening Standards + ELD Standards)
- Academic Discourse & Language or Speaking Frames
- Observation Walkthrough Tools & Academic Discourse Observation Forms
ELD Best Practices & Engagement Strategies
- Balancing Your ELD Strategies Menu
- “Top 10” ELD Strategies
- Designated ELD + VAPA Integration Ideas
- Possible Sentences Reading/Writing Strategy (Beers & Probst)
- Academic Discourse Crowdsourcing Ideas (Zwiers) & Middle School Toolkit
- Enhancing learning with authentic communication – JeffZwiers.org
- Cooperative Learning Strategies
- Text Reconstruction overview & templates
- Additional ELD Resources & Lessons
- Listening Comprehension (Listen Hear!)
- Speaking Lesson Ideas & PVLEGS Resources (Palmer)
- Erik Palmer’s website & resources: pvlegs.com/sanger
Recommended Apps & Websites for Designated ELD
- Understanding Language (Stanford)
- Colorin Colorado (a bilingual site for educators & families)
If you would like to request some professional learning for your next PLC or site, please use the contact form below. Please include pertinent information, including: site, grade level/content, and availability.
