The Designated ELD Assessments page organizes assessment opportunities into two tiers that reflect the D-ELD instructional model. Formative assessment is embedded in every lesson through Look-Fors and Listen-Fors and each unit concludes with a culminating language Performance Task.
Assessment Tier | What It Includes | When It Occurs |
Daily Formative (Look-Fors / Listen-Fors) | Short written or verbal exit task in the Look Back section, keyed to the target language form; teacher collects observable evidence via proficiency-differentiated Look-Fors (written) and Listen-Fors (oral) | Every lesson |
D-ELD Culminating Language Performance Task | Extended spoken or written language production for a defined audience and purpose, aligned to the language features, vocabulary, and discourse structures developed across the unit; scored with a rubric calibrated to Emerging, Expanding, and Bridging levels | Lesson 44 of every unit |
Assessment Materials
The Assessments page organizes downloadable materials into two sections, each with a “Download all” option.
Section | Description |
OPTEL Observation Tool | A teacher-facing guide aligned to the Threads & Themes Designated ELD instructional model that maps lesson types and routines to OPTEL observation opportunities. |
Designated ELD Assessment Reporting Toolkit | Assessment data tracking tools, scoring protocols, and reporting templates for monitoring ELD language proficiency growth |
D-ELD Culminating Language Performance Task | Task prompt, student-facing materials, and a scoring rubric with content look-fors, observable language look-fors, and separate expectations for Emerging, Expanding, and Bridging proficiency levels |