ELD Standard Abbreviation
1 English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting Social and Instructional language
2 English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts The language of Language Arts
3 English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics The language of Mathematics
4 English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science The language of Science
5 English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Social Studies The language of Social Studies

Source: WIDA (2012). 2012 Amplification of the English Language Development Standards, Kindergarten–Grade 12. Madison, WI: Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (p. 3).