English learner formative assessment (ELFA): A design framework

English Learner Formative Assessment (ELFA) is a classroom-based, formative assessment of academic reading comprehension for ELs in middle schools. In particular, the assessment is designed for use in classes that focus on English as a Second Language (ESL), ELD, or English Language Arts (ELA) to develop students' ELP. As an assessment tool, ELFA may be used to help ELs develop academic reading comprehension skills. This resource includes a set of academic reading comprehension assessments and accompanying materials to be used as part of daily instruction.