Standards

• Framework for ELPD Standards corresponding to the CCSS    
  The Framework outlines the underlying English language practices found in the CCSS and the NGSS and communicates to ELL stakeholders the language that all ELLs must acquire in order to successfully engage with both.
• English Language Proficiency Development Framework Webinar Series    
  This four part webinar series by CCSSO on the English Language Proficiency Development (ELPD) Framework outlines the underlying English language practices found in the CCSS and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and communicates to ELL stakeholders the language that all ELLs must acquire in order to successfully engage the CCSS and NGSS.
• Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy by Grade-level    
• Common Core State Standards for Mathematics by Grade-level    
  Find PDF and Word versions of the CCSS by grade level on this site.
• The Common Core en Espanol    
  The Common Core en Espanol were developed as a collaborative effort between the California Department of Education, CCSSO, and the San Diego County Office of Education. It is not simply a translation of the CCSS into Spanish, but includes "linguistic augmentation" to address points of learning, skills and concepts that are specific to Spanish language and literacy, as well as transferable language learnings between English and Spanish as provided in educational settings where students are instructed in both languages.

Research and Best Practices

• Implementing the CCSS for English Language Learners    
  . ESL teachers have been largely absent from the conversation around this important education reform, yet they will play a critical role in its successful implementation for English language learners. This report summarizes the discussions that took place at the February 2013 TESOL meeting and highlights the topics that emerged from the conversation.
• Understanding Language    
  Understanding Language aims to heighten educator awareness of the critical role that language plays in the new Common Core State Standards, especially for English Language Learners. The long-term goal of the initiative is to increase recognition that learning the language of each academic discipline is essential to learning content.
  • Teaching Resources for CCSS and ELLs    
    This unit shows instructional approaches that are likely to help ELLs meet new standards in English Language Arts. The lessons address potent literacy goals and build on students’ background knowledge and linguistic resources. Built around a set of famous persuasive speeches, the unit supports students in reading a range of complex texts. It invites them to write and speak in a variety of ways and for different audiences and purposes.
• Strategies for Diverse Learners - ELL    
  This document created by the Ohio Department of Education presents strategies for meeting the needs of English language learners.

Webinars & Presentations

• Language, Literacy, and the Common Core    
  Kenji Hakuta discussed the shifts, challenges, and opportunities that all students, especially English Language Learners (ELLs), face as they engage with the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• ELLs and the Common Core in Mathematics    
  Judit Moschkovich will discuss recommendations for mathematics instruction for ELLs. This webinar is targeted at mathematics teachers who have ELL students in their classrooms. Participants are encouraged to read Dr. Moschkovich's paper, "Mathematics, the Common Core, and Language" found in the Papers section of the website.
• Implications and Implementation Considerations of the CCSS for ELL   02/07/2011 (974.59 KB)
  This PowerPoint by Mabel Rivera, Center on Instruction (COI), was presented at the CCSS: Planning for Effective Implementation conference in 2011.
• CCSS: Building a Bridge for English Language Learners    
  This PowerPoint provides detail on some of the ELL considerations for educators and districts will be as they begin to focus on implementation. It also discusses what the Common Core will mean for ELL instruction and what some of the major challenges will be for educators implementing the Common Core.
• Title III PowerPoint   03/18/2013 (2.22 MB)
  This training provides information and instructional practices for helping ELLs meet the CCSS. Its primary objective is to assist mainstream teachers and English as a second language (ESL) teachers in developing lessons and implementing instructional practices that align with the CCSS in language arts and meet the needs of both ELLs and mainstream students.
  
  • Handouts   03/18/2013 (1.39 MB)
    
• CCSS and Considerations for English Language Learners   03/20/2013 (1.40 MB)
  This presentation provides program information and considerations regarding CCSS implementation for English language learners.

ELPD Standards Public Input

• ELP Standards Workgroup
  The purpose of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards Workgroup was to create recommendations for forward planning in the potential revision of the ELP Standards to align with the Common Core State Standards adopted by Oregon. This workgroup gathered input and contributed to communicated plans with stakeholders about the proposed transition areas for ELLs.
• Opportunities for Policy Advancement for ELLs   12/27/2012 (267.50 KB)
• Realizing Opportunities for English Learners in the CCSS for ELA and Literacy   12/27/2012 (254 KB)
• Instruction for Diverse Groups of English Language Learners   12/27/2012 (183 KB)
• Language Demands to Grow for ELLs Under New Standards #2   10/29/2012 (65.50 KB)
• Language Demands to Grow for ELLs Under New Standards   12/27/2012 (710.50 KB)

• ELP/D Standards Focus Group
  Members for this focus group represent K-12 educators from across the state, community members, representatives from Higher Education and the Oregon Department of Education. This group will have the responsibility to create and implement a foundational communication network for public input relating to the updated 2013 ELP/D standards pending their adoption by the Oregon State Board of Education.