Order Instructions
Assessment Description
Schools are legally obligated to ensure that ELLs are provided with programs or services that support English language proficiency (ELP) and content knowledge. The use of valid and reliable ELP assessments to monitor progress is not only required but so is the meaningful communication of pertinent information related to programming and services. Communicating with ELL families is more than just a good practice for fostering family involvement. It actually involves legal obligations and rights.
Imagine it is the beginning of the school year and the majority of the students in your classroom are ELLs. You decide to present information to your ELL families explaining assessments and their purposes, parental and guardian rights in connection to assessments, and how they can support their students on them.
10-12 slide digital presentation, including presenter’s notes with documentation of resources and a title slide
Utilizing the deliverable choice and family-friendly language that is linguistically and culturally appropriate for ELL families, present the following:
Overview of assessment types and their purposes, including at least one example of an English language proficiency, standardized achievement, district or school-based summative, and classroom-based formative assessment. Select assessments from your field experience classroom or research examples from a district/school for the state in which you plan to teach.
Explanation of parental and guardian rights connected to assessments and communication of assessment results.
Description of how classroom assessment results and related information will be communicated to families.
Tips for ELL families on how to support their students concerning assessments and test-taking.
Resources for ELL families regarding interpretation and translation services to assist in communicating with the school when questions about assessments arise.
Support your deliverable with 1-2 scholarly resources.
Include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and use space appropriately.