Title III & WIDA

Title III

Parents Right to Refuse Service: The Pennsylvania Department of Education has instituted a parental right to refuse English Language Development (or “opt out” of ELD). Although it is not advised, if a parent so chooses, they may refuse specialized services or classes that are only provided for English Learners. (This does not include a class composed of ELs and non-ELs in which ELD is supported through content instruction.)

If you are interested in learning more about your right to refuse ELD service for your child, please contact Dorie Martin-Pitone or Dawn Chapman.

WIDA

Pennsylvania is part of the World-Class Instructional Design & Assessment (WIDA) standards for English learners (ELs) consortium. More information about WIDA can be found in the links below.

WIDA Standards

WIDA Can-Dos

WIDA Performance Definitions

WIDA Access