WIDA Standards
for English Language Learners
| LEVEL | The English language learner should process and understand both oral and written English: | |
| 5 | Bridging | At a level approaching that of English proficient peers |
| 4 | Expanding | With minimal errors that do not impede communication |
| 3 | Developing | With errors that may impede communication but retains the overall meaning |
| 2 | Beginning | With errors in simple discourse that impeded meaning and communication |
| 1 | Entering | With the use of single words or gestures and maximum visual and graphic support |
| ESL Page Mrs. Davis |