WIDA

ICYMI: WIDA co-founder and lead developer Margo Gottlieb was inducted into the Multilingual Education Hall of Fame! ???? Recognized at #NABE2025, Margo joins an esteemed group of educators, researchers and advocates whose work has transformed multilingual education. The Hall of Fame was created by Summit K12 and a new class will be inducted every year.? Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebMaunB2?

Check out this featured resource! ? Create multimodal supports more intentionally for multilingual learners at all stages of English language development by identifying what your students can do and building on their linguistic assets. Take a look at our WIDA Snapshot on the WIDA Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) for ideas on how to apply the PLDs as you consider scaffolding practices that support multilingual students in meeting grade level content learning goals: https://lnkd.in/eaQ2f5W4

Want to build stronger relationships with families of MLs with disabilities? Start with curiosity, not assumptions!? Instead of making statements, ask:? ? “What are some things that are important to your child’s story?”? ? “What expectations are typical in your culture?” By leading with questions, you show respect, build trust and create meaningful partnerships. More insights from educator Brighid Finley ?? https://lnkd.in/e4Gj8Jbd?

Come work with me at WIDA! We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer - https://lnkd.in/eVhXyjji Check out more details here: https://lnkd.in/eTwCJ3sB

Where in the #WIDA Consortium are we today? ?? Illinois again! WIDA staffers Gordon and Marcy had a great time observing Kindergarten ACCESS Field Test 2025 administrations! Thanks to everyone in Illinois, we are that much closer to releasing a redesigned Kindergarten ACCESS: https://lnkd.in/eVnxQuuE

Please join WIDA and DRC to learn about Interpreting Score Reports tomorrow, March 11, at 1-2pm CT. Learn more and add upcoming webinars to your calendar on the Webinars page (login required): https://lnkd.in/ekyedXT4

The WIDA Client Services Center will return to regular business hours beginning on Monday, March 17: Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm CT DRC Customer Service is open year round Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm CT.

ICYMI - Educators in participating WIDA Consortium member states have access to 12 free self-paced workshops through August 31, 2025. Grab your laptop, WIDA Secure Portal account, and dive in to practical and engaging learning opportunities. Learn more on the WIDA Self-Paced Workshop webpage where you can find course descriptions, a promotional flyer and PowerPoint slide to help spread the word to colleagues, and more. https://lnkd.in/e_JfSZf6

We are hiring a Chief Operating Officer! The Chief Operating Officer will work with our Executive Director and the WIDA senior leadership team on overall strategic planning and execution as well as organization-wide operations and initiatives.?The COO will oversee finance and contracts, project management, and information technology, and will be charged with bridging WIDA's mission and business needs while operating in the context of the University of Wisconsin system; assessing and strengthening WIDA's technology infrastructure to ensure a competitive edge in the marketplace; and partnering with the Executive Director and other leaders to ensure WIDA's products and services continue to meet the needs of clients and educators. Learn more and apply:?https://lnkd.in/eqGdsBb

A big #WIDA thank you to everyone in North Carolina who met with WIDA staffers Xatli and Jason and shared their feedback on ACCESS score reports! You help us make WIDA resources better! ??