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    
  

Presentations

• 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.

Research and Best Practices

• 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.
• Strategies for Diverse Learners - ELL    
  This document created by the Ohio Department of Education presents strategies for meeting the needs of English language learners.
• 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.

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.
• Instruction for Diverse Groups of English Language Learners   12/27/2012 (183 KB)
• Language Demands to Grow for ELLs Under New Standards   12/27/2012 (710.50 KB)
• Language Demands to Grow for ELLs Under New Standards #2   10/29/2012 (65.50 KB)
• 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)

• 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.