Meeting Pattern

Description

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. This course discusses 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

Objectives:

As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to demonstrate their ability to:

• 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.

Course Materials (Online):

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

Review Syllabus: ELL_Evaluation___Assessment_Karen_Lea_VESi.pdf - COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 15th, 2025.