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Assessment of ELL students under NCLB: Problems and Solutions

Assessment of ELL students under NCLB: Problems and Solutions. Poll Everywhere Question 1. Problems with testing ELL Students. Unequal resources available Rich schools/poor schools Different starting point than non ELL peers Need to make large strides to get caught up

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Assessment of ELL students under NCLB: Problems and Solutions

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  1. Assessment of ELL students under NCLB:Problems and Solutions

  2. Poll Everywhere Question 1

  3. Problems with testing ELL Students • Unequal resources available • Rich schools/poor schools • Different starting point than non ELL peers • Need to make large strides to get caught up • Stride several subgroups • Socioeconomic, latino • Changing composition of the population • Proficient test out • Inconsistent LEF classification • Poorly designed tests

  4. “Once in LEP always in LEP.”

  5. Poll Everywhere Question 2

  6. Flaws in Achievement Tests used with ELL Students • Norm-referenced test • Low reliability of tests • Language complexity of tests • Inability to test students in their L1 • Unrealistic expectations for AYP

  7. Alternative Approaches • Clearly define the LEP based on relevant research • Develop new norm referenced tests • Use multiple measures to measure language proficiency, content achievement, and decision making • States should step up funding • Don’t become a test prep facility – Is this we are today?

  8. Alternative Assessments • Do you use portfolios? Have you been given guidelines for this? • Do you feel you get adequate staff development to support students developing formative and summative assessments? • Does your school support the staff in building standardized classroom-based assessments?

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