Improving the Validity of English Language Learner Assessment Systems (Policy Brief 10)

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Author
Author
Wolf, Mikyung Kim; Herman, Joan L.; Dietel, Ronald
Details
Resource Type
Brief
Acquisition Number
BE025537
Published Date
07-17-2015 3:55 PM
Published Year
2010
Number of Pages
5
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Abstract
This brief identifies five considerations for improving the validity of assessment systems for EL students. The authors' recommendations include "improvements in: (1) English Language Proficiency standards and assessments; (2) ELL [EL] Classification and Reclassification; (3) Content Assessments for ELL students [ELs]; (4) ELL [EL] Test Accommodations; and (5) Teacher Capacity and ELL students' [ELs] Opportunity to Learn."
Topics
State and Local Policy
Research
Research
Language Proficiency
English Learners
English Learners
English Learner Identification
Assessment
Assessment