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Designing Assessment Tasks for Kindergarten Multilingual Learners

Published Year
2026
Resource Type
Reference
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
Assessment researchers
Early Childhood Educators
Early Childhood Program Administrators

This Focus Bulletin describes how WIDA approaches the design and development of language proficiency tests for kindergarten multilingual learners.

Community Schools In Rural California: Leveraging Shared Resources in West Kern County

Published Year
2026
Resource Type
Report
Target Audience(s)
Educators
Administrators
Researchers

Rural schools often operate with limited access to academic, social, and mental health resources—constraints that can make it difficult to fully support student success. In California’s West Kern County, a cross-district collaborative took a unique approach.

Enhancing Access to Workforce Training: A Guide to Supporting Multilingual Learners’ Participation in Integrated Education and Training. Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans

Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Guide
Target Audience(s)
Educators of Multilingual Learners
Multilingual Learners

Adult education programs play a critical role in preparing immigrants and New Americans (multilingual learners) for employment by building English language skills and supporting workforce preparation and training.

Dual Language Programs Supported by Title III and English Learner Enrollment Trends (2026)

Published Year
2026
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
Dual Language/Bilingual Educators
Researchers
Language Researchers
Originating Organization
NCELA
OELA

This fact sheet provides information about language instruction educational programs (LIEPs) supported by Title III funds for English learners (ELs) that can be categorized as Dual Language Programs (DLP).

Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child?

Published Year
2025
Resource Type
Journal
Target Audience(s)
Families
Families of English learners
Literacy Coaches
Educators

Parents hear all the time that it’s important to read to kids. But why exactly is that? The benefits of reading together go far beyond learning to read.

Building a Strong Teacher Workforce for Students with Disabilities and English Learners

Published Year
2025
Resource Type
Report
Target Audience(s)
Educators
Educational Leaders
Educators of English Learners

Students with disabilities (SWDs) and English learners (ELs) represent diverse populations with varied academic needs. This analysis focuses primarily on teachers who are certified or endorsed to work with these student populations.