Meeting Pattern

Description

Gain a better understanding of the concept of evaluating and assessing English language learners. 

English Language Learner: Evaluation & Assessment was written to help teachers understand concepts and terms related to evaluating and assessing students whose first language is not English. Discuss high-quality assessment and the scope of assessments, including initial placement, annual assessments, and exit assessments. This course ends with a discussion of classroom assessments, including accommodations for those who need language assistance.

This computer-based instruction course is a self-supporting program that provides instruction, structured practice, and evaluation all on your home or school computer. Technical support information can be found in the Help section of your course.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Syllabus:

Review Syllabus: ELL_Evaluation___Assessment_Karen_Lea_VESi.pdf - COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY MAY 16TH, 2025.

Objectives:

You will:

• Identify bias and other ethical concerns in assessments.
• Apply knowledge of a variety of assessments.
• Apply knowledge of assessment procedures for ELLs.
• Apply knowledge of assessment accommodations for ELLs.
• Implement legal assessment requirements for identification, reclassification, and exit of ELLs from ELL programs.
• Assess ELLs using a variety of assessments.

Materials:

Course materials are available online as part of the course.

Title:  English Language Learner: Evaluation & Assessment, Dr. Karen Lea