Welcome Teachers!

The foundation for serving ELL students is English Language Development (ELD) using Integrated and Designated ELD.

ELLMA helps OUSD to develop curriculum and professional development materials based on the California English Language Development Standards and the California ELA/ELD Framework which provides guidance for for implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the CA ELD Standards. 

Integrated ELD is the practice of developing academic language in all subject areas in order to provide students access to the core academic program. Designated ELD is a protected time each day for instruction tailored for each student’s language proficiency level. English Language Learners need both in order to progress and reach the goal of reclassification within their first six years in U.S. schools. 

Learn more about Integrated and Designated ELD in Chapter Two of the ELA/ELD Framework and specific requirements for ELD in OUSD Elementary Schools.  

Read on for how to use ELD strategies in your classroom.

Integrate language into core content with the research-based high impact practices. In OUSD, the Big Three practices for developing student literacy are Reading Complex Text, Academic Discussion and Evidence-Based Writing. By incorporating “The Big 3” and aligned language practices, students engage in grade-level content while developing academic language.

We believe that educators can increase student literacy by supporting students in these three domains as part of their daily instructional practice. The ELA and History Handbook details high impact language strategies for ELL students using this framework.

• Content Language Objectives (CLOs) articulate the academic language functions and skills students need to master to fully participate in the lesson and meet the grade-level content standards. See our CLO screencast and guides for Elementary and Secondary. 
  

CLO example: 3rd grade, Matter and Energy

Based on review of available curriculum, we have identified these supplementary Designated ELD materials to support your Designated ELD instruction. Over time, our goal is for sites to build proficiency and instruction aligned with the ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes.

See the Stages of Integrated and Designated ELD to help you and your site self-assess where you are on the continuum of implementation. 

      Elementary                                          Secondary

The high leverage strategies for ELLs are grounded in the Big 3:  

• Fortifying Complex Output: the guided practice as well as written and oral rehearsal of complex language production. 

• Academic Discussion: explicit teaching of discussion skills while ensuring equity of voice through language supports and structured talk protocols. Academic discussions increase engagement, deepen content understanding, and develop students' language skills. 
  • The Quality Academic Discussions site provides guidance, tools, and inspiration to effectively use this strategy in your classroom. 

• Using Complex Text to develop complex language ie. close reading, language play (Unpacking Juicy sentences, text reconstruction)

Check out our collection of classroom strategies below. These can be used across all subjects and grade levels to engage English Learners, as well as other students, in grade-level content. 

Writing

Language of the Text Types

The Teaching and Learning Cycle Overview

Inspired by Berkeley Unified's Equity Cards, these are themed strategies for leveraging the strength of ELLs and ALLs (Academic Language Learners). Click on the image to download! If you'd like a printed set, please email nicole.knight@ousd.org and specify the quantity.