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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:00 PM EST

It’s TIME!! Good evening #ELLCHAT - time to talk about assessments of ELLs/DLLs.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q1 Please share your name, where you live, and what you teach #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, author, consultant on DLLs in #ECE and co-host of #ELLCHAT

orgANNEizedKaos Jan 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

Anne Maryland elementary ESOL (specifically grade 3) #ELLCHAT

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: Becky in N. Canton, OH, a PD Specialist that has taught #adultedu ELLs #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi, Anne! Glad to see you here. We will focus tonight on NOT standardized tests - more on informal assessments for #ELLCHAT

In reply to @orgANNEizedKaos

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: Shaeley from Central Iowa. K12 ESL instructional coach #ELLChat

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1. Emily from Manhattan, KS. District ESOL Cordinator - PreK-12. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q1 Please share your name, where you live, and what you teach #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

Teachrs have a lot of questions about how to assess the learning of their diverse students and how to measure progress of ELLs/DLLs #ELLCHAT

karmun_c Jan 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Carmen from Toronto, here to learn! #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

Q2 Assessmnt is challenge for schools w/ multiple languages. What specific assessmnt challenges have you encountered in your work? #ELLCHAT

LaurenEHarrison Jan 16 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 Hello from MA! Elementary ESL teacher. #ELLchat

mnm12 Jan 16 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 Mary from Louisville, KY. ESL Instructional Coach. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 Remember to start your tweet with the answer number of the question you’re answering so people can follow along - and use #ELLCHAT always

mnm12 Jan 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Mary in Louisville, KY. ESL Instructional Coach.
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2: Going to start with what's happening now- giving standardized tests to students who have only been in school in U.S. for days #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2 I hear from many #preK teachers that have too many languages to be able to do assessments for each or to get translations :( #ELLCHAT

mnm12 Jan 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2 A big challenge for us is getting teachers to understand test accommodations and apply them effectively #ELLCHAT

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2: making sure assessments are culturally relevant or not culturally biased #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2 Is this sometimes tied to worries it might not be “fair” if some get accommodations? I’ve heard that form administrators #ELLCHAT

mnm12 Jan 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2 A big challenge for us is getting teachers to understand test accommodations and apply them effectively #ELLCHAT

FloradTeach Jan 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2 Assessing Ss using the curriculum & modifications being made, marks based on curriculum or modifications? What criteria is used? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 Yes - not even culture-free - but culturally connected. #ELLCHAT

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2: making sure assessments are culturally relevant or not culturally biased #ELLchat

mnm12 Jan 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 That is one issue. Also, helping Ts know accom are an extension of INSTRUCTION, not just test help. #ELLCHAT

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Ts also want more current info about ELL performance. Need more quality progress monitoring assessments for ELLs. #ELLChat

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: struggle to assess Ss L1 when 1st enrolling in school #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

A1.Tan from Laos, MS and HS EAL instruction and co-teaching #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 I saw video of homeless boy at kindergarten entry assessment being asked ‘how many meals do we eat every day?” No idea. Culture. #ELLCHAT

mnm12 Jan 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 This is especially true regarding oral language development! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @HSeslteacher

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: @EmilyDESOL383 I'd add baseline assessments of math skills & knowledge of content areas. #ELLChat

In reply to @EmilyDESOL383

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

Yes! That has a tremendous amount to do with being successful with L2! #ELLchat

In reply to @EmilyDESOL383

ValentinaESL Jan 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

Accommodating for #ELLS does not give them an advantage. It levels the playing field #ELLCHAT #esl #teach #diversity #educhat

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

Hi Tara here 5th grade teacher in Colorado, it's been a while! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 Even that is challenge - not just skills - but specific readiness for what’s happening this week! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @HSeslteacher, @EmilyDESOL383

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

I agree. Our ESL team is working to develop some common assessments. Oral language development is high on their list. #ellchat

In reply to @mnm12

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2 Of course that SHOULD be right, but it is not an exact science and not easy for all tchrs to be sure HOW to level the field #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Jan 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

Accommodating for #ELLS does not give them an advantage. It levels the playing field #ELLCHAT #esl #teach #diversity #educhat

FloradTeach Jan 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

#ELLCHAT Agree, but all students can get accommodations as it benefits all!

In reply to @ValentinaESL

mnm12 Jan 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 Some admin pressure Ts to over-accommodate ELLs with due to standardized tests #ellchat

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 time always but with the WIDA testing this round there have been lots of issues with the tests freezing and out #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3 What kinds of assessments are used for ELs in your school? #ELLCHAT

mnm12 Jan 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2 Yes! We were overconfident after few issues last year!! #ellchat

In reply to @MsTaraDye

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2 test accommodations they keep changing them #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2 We have to remember and remind colleagues the purpose of assessments - Is it more important to support learning than to be fair? #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Only assessments specific to ELLs are screener for program qualification & then annual assessment. I'm in @ELPA21Assess state #ELLchat

In reply to @ELPA21Assess

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

that was a real question? I mean great info to know but for an entry assessment 🤦🏽‍♀️ #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

mrsgill_ Jan 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

IPT Oral, Reading and Writing. However we are seeing students score competent very quickly, before they are actually proficient #ellchat

FloradTeach Jan 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 We have provincial assessments for gr3 & 6 where r ELLs can get accommodations, rest of assessments done in class #ellchat

LaurenEHarrison Jan 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q3 I've been advocating for (and completing myself) assessments of *receptive* knowledge of letter ID, sounds, sight words for Ks #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

yes, @MsTaraDye a real question :( #ELLCHAT

In reply to @MsTaraDye

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

that was a real question? I mean great info to know but for an entry assessment 🤦🏽‍♀️ #ellchat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

mnm12 Jan 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q3 District proficiency assmnts of CCSS standards taught, literacy assessments #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3. NWEA's MAP, MACII (out of publication), ISA & now Oxford Online Placement Test for admissions #ellchat

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 WIDA Is big one and state and district standardized assessment after so many years in our district #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

a3 Many state funded preKs use Teaching Strategies Gold - then ask ME to help adapt it. I didn’t sell it to them! Need more PD #ELLCHAT

mrsgill_ Jan 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3) IPT Oral, Reading and Writing. However we are seeing students score competent, before they are actually proficient. #ellchat

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: at a school that is 99% ELL, an internally developed language assessment & CASAS life skills test #ELLchat

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 NWEA Reading and Math, CMAS FAST #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 Bigger question for PreK is what assessments are used in K - because they are pressured to get kids ready, but don’t control it #ELLCHAT

LaurenEHarrison Jan 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

...in addition to the expressive assessments done multiple times/year. #ELLchat

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: All Ss in my district take Iowa Assessments & then district-level reading (F&P Benchmarking or GRADE) & math tests (GMADE) #ellchat

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3. Too many. All district tests+ grade level state test + ELPA + most classroom/curricular tests. #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: PK does GOLD assessment in my district. #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3 What about informal assessments? Teacher made tests? Portfolios? Observations? #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

Great point! I think I even more important are the skills, do they need to k ow how to use a mouse, touchscreen? #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 Bigger question for PreK is what assessments are used in K - because they are pressured to get kids ready, but don’t control it #ELLCHAT

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3. Our8th graders will be taking 13 standardized tests between Feb1&May16. #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

Our elementary does FAST testing, too. Forgot to include that one in the long list.... #ellchat

In reply to @MsTaraDye

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 - it can certainly be appropriate - but not all teachers are as prepared as you are. #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

we use gold in our district but feel it's very appropriate I never had problems using it with my class, easy to adjust
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

LaurenEHarrison Jan 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 I <3 Seesaw digital portfolios! So easy to use and share with families and teachers! @Seesaw #ELLchat

In reply to @Seesaw

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

Fair point! we had time as a staff to discuss how to use and peer observation time, seeing others in action so helpful! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3 - it can certainly be appropriate - but not all teachers are as prepared as you are. #ELLCHAT
- MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:25 PM EST
  
  we use gold in our district but feel it's very appropriate I never had problems using it with my class, easy to adjust
  In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

ValentinaESL Jan 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

though it may seem obvious 2 some, it isn't so obvious to all. We have to get the message out through PD & advocate #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

Each unit is supposed to have 2-3 formative asmts before giving a formal summative, @KarenNemethEdM #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3: at the classroom level, i did a LOT of #PBL and #geniushour, motivation is key in language development ##ELLchat #dornyei

mrsgill_ Jan 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3) A number of schools in my district are creating online student portfolios this year. Many are using @Freshgrade and @Seesaw #ellchat

In reply to @FreshGrade, @Seesaw

FloradTeach Jan 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3 Glad to say we don't have all these assessments for r ELLS especially newcomers, they need time, what happened to that? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3 I wonder how often these new ways of teaching are challenging old ways of assessing. #ELLCHAT interesting times!

mrsgill_ Jan 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3) A number of schools in my district are creating online student portfolios this year. Many are using @Freshgrade and @Seesaw #ellchat
In reply to @FreshGrade, @Seesaw

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

Agreed! It's about explaining the anxiety & confusion asmt w/o accommodations produce in ELs. #ellchat @ValentinaESL @KarenNemethEdM

In reply to @ValentinaESL, @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:30 PM EST

A3 I wonder how often these new ways of teaching are challenging old ways of assessing. #ELLCHAT interesting times!

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3: at the classroom level, i did a LOT of #PBL and #geniushour, motivation is key in language development ##ELLchat #dornyei

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

Q4 What assessment adaptations are provided by your school to support different languages? #ELLCHAT specifically?

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

absolutely! I feel hopeful by the amount of #personalizedlearning content I see on my twitter feed! #ELLchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

#ellchat Agreed,@FloradTeach! Maybe the State needs to have different definitions of what asmts look like for Ncomers such as portfolios

In reply to @FloradTeach

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Agree that portfolios provide a much clearer picture of what ELLs can do than standardized tests. Multiple measures! #ellchat

In reply to @mrsgill_

CNE_Gutierrez Jan 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

The biggest challenge we face is state testing when children qualify after being in school for 60 days in the previous school year. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

Q2 Assessmnt is challenge for schools w/ multiple languages. What specific assessmnt challenges have you encountered in your work? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3 Multiple measures are really better for every student - but so often given superficial nod #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Agree that portfolios provide a much clearer picture of what ELLs can do than standardized tests. Multiple measures! #ellchat
In reply to @mrsgill_

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

Q4: We co-plan w/ the Cnt Ts to make language more accessible (NOT easier).We add images, diagrams, charts, sentence stems, w banks #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4: Std tests: only word to word paper bilingual dictionary. Class tests: online translation tools okay. Sometimes answer in L1 #ellchat

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Not just ELLs but all students! Standardized tests only capture a fraction of what our Ss are capable of #ELLchat https://t.co/TvKylGmvcF

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Agree that portfolios provide a much clearer picture of what ELLs can do than standardized tests. Multiple measures! #ellchat
In reply to @mrsgill_

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4 by Linda Espinosa - Perspectives on Assessments of DLLs Prek - 3rd https://t.co/kohVDC7f6b #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

ok, heading to 2nd period now. Adios everyone & GRACIAS #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Absolutely! #ellchat

In reply to @beckyshy

FloradTeach Jan 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Check out the resources we use in Ontario, Canada https://t.co/omIlZdjL39 and @ELLontario #ellchat

In reply to @ELLontario

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

Thank YOU! :) #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

ok, heading to 2nd period now. Adios everyone & GRACIAS #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q4 AND… how do tchrs know what adaptations to make for ELLs? Written policy? Coach/mentor? Regular PD? #ELLCHAT

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:36 PM EST

A4: mostly additional time & quiet setting. Translation devices (apps or google translate). Text reference. #ellchat

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4: #GED tests can be taken in L1 but often only Spanish and French #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:38 PM EST

A4 I know translation devices are commonly used, but often unreliable. But, would it really hurt us to HELP ELLs understand more? #ELLCHAT

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:36 PM EST

A4: mostly additional time & quiet setting. Translation devices (apps or google translate). Text reference. #ellchat

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

A4: often no formalized training is in place, accommodations are frequently based on individual T observations #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

A4 If I test student A to help her learn, and test student B to help him learn, does it really matter if I give one more help? #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Jan 16 @ 9:40 PM EST

Jan McClellan Springfield R-12 late to the chat Springfield MO ELL 6-8 #ellchat

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:40 PM EST

A4 we often go by what will be allowed on state test but modified classroom assessment, scribe, text to speech, depends on S #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q4 AND… how do tchrs know what adaptations to make for ELLs? Written policy? Coach/mentor? Regular PD? #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:41 PM EST

Talk about Equity! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

A4 If I test student A to help her learn, and test student B to help him learn, does it really matter if I give one more help? #ELLCHAT

mrsgill_ Jan 16 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4) Pair up new staff with a teacher mentor, and LOTS of coaching and prod. So much expertise, we need to open our doors and share! #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Jan 16 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2: a in depth adaptive reading and math test for beginning English with limited tech. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

Q2 Assessmnt is challenge for schools w/ multiple languages. What specific assessmnt challenges have you encountered in your work? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q5 What resources, updates or PD have helped you and your school improve assessment practices for ELLs? #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4: I'm hopeful online assessments like will provide better accommodations for #ELLs. See @ColorinColorado https://t.co/F5lSw6PvgT #ELLChat

In reply to @ColorinColorado

JanMcClellanELL Jan 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

Right smack dab in the middle of ACCESS testing right now. We also have the state MAP test and our district benchmarks. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3 What kinds of assessments are used for ELs in your school? #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4.The #1 suggestion to helping Cnt Tch design EL-friendly asmt is to co-plan w/ them bc it guides them through the thking process #ellchat

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

A5: tons and tons of PD on #formativeassessment, data driven instruction & #PBL #ELLchat #DDI

JanMcClellanELL Jan 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

A4: bi lingual dictionaries but I wonder how this helps if they aren't learning the content in their l1. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

Q4 What assessment adaptations are provided by your school to support different languages? #ELLCHAT specifically?

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

A5 Assessing Spanish/English Bilingual Preschoolers https://t.co/eXh5cjNjsD #ellchat

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HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

A5: @ColorinColorado has great page on #Assessment Many links at https://t.co/whqXhuuQxz #ellchat

In reply to @ColorinColorado

JanMcClellanELL Jan 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

A4: we have specific documentation and many times EL ss test with me to allow for limited disruptions. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q4 AND… how do tchrs know what adaptations to make for ELLs? Written policy? Coach/mentor? Regular PD? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

A5 Young DLLs: A Guide for PreK - 3 Leaders https://t.co/vvaqT8Dm6p Yes - that’s right a book for #ADMINISTRATORS! #ELLCHAT

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5. Our district currently uses DIBELS k-3. Discussing Lang transfer issues has helped Ts understand data better #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5: Big focus in my district is developing common formative assessments #CFAs https://t.co/KQ4qSaIsB4 #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Jan 16 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5: WIDA online library has many amazing resources for assessments. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q5 What resources, updates or PD have helped you and your school improve assessment practices for ELLs? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5 Dual Language Development and Disorders 2nd edition https://t.co/pGiQ2M5fTN #ELLCHAT

mrsgill_ Jan 16 @ 9:48 PM EST

A5) Co-planning w/classroom teacher has not only improved asmt' practices,but allows for appropriate scaffolds to be put into place #ellchat

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:48 PM EST

A5: PD on vocab instruction can be really helpful too...tons of research based evidence to help implement great vocab instruction #ELLchat

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

Sometimes my concern w computerized assess is testing tech skills vs knowledge #ellchat

TanELLclassroom Jan 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

A4. Co-constructing asmts w/ Cnt Ts honors the principle of "Show, don't tell". #ellchat @TanELLclassroom

In reply to @TanELLclassroom

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 Free download - one of the 6 California Research Overview Papers on assessment of young DLLs https://t.co/ziiGSUHipO #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

I agree when the time is built in it is so beneficial! #ellchat

mrsgill_ Jan 16 @ 9:48 PM EST

A5) Co-planning w/classroom teacher has not only improved asmt' practices,but allows for appropriate scaffolds to be put into place #ellchat

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

we did a T study group on language transfer, culture and impact on writing...enourmously helpful! #ELLchat

In reply to @EmilyDESOL383

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:51 PM EST

How do we prevent this? #ellchat

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

Sometimes my concern w computerized assess is testing tech skills vs knowledge #ellchat

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

A5: Great resource on evidence based vocab instruction...for #adulted but easily can be adapted to k-12 https://t.co/wuEKtuVXTf #ELLchat

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

That's a valid point. Let's add it to our assessment concerns under Q1. #ELLChat

In reply to @EmilyDESOL383

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

Q6 What do you think your school, or our field, still needs to do to improve assessments for linguistically diverse populations? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6 I hope you start answering Q6 before I shout out my radical, controversial position ;) #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

A6 Do you think teacher preparation programs need an update regarding approaches to assessments for ELLs/DLLs? #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

yes! #ellchat

In reply to @EmilyDESOL383

beckyshy Jan 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

A6: more PD for teachers around assessment and language acquisition & providing alternative assessments #ELLchat

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

A6. If ELLs arent proficient in Eng (dont pass ELPA) why are they held to same ac Stnd as native spkr on standardized tests? #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 16 @ 9:58 PM EST

A6 Do you think administrators need more PD to understand more deeply the purposes & challenges of our assessments for diverse Ss? #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Jan 16 @ 9:58 PM EST

A6 training training, advocate advocate make sure it happens #ellchat

EmilyDESOL383 Jan 16 @ 9:58 PM EST

A6. MORE native language assessments. Need is greater than just Spanish. #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jan 16 @ 9:59 PM EST

A6: Start by giving greater value to growth on assessments. #ELLChat

mrsgill_ Jan 16 @ 9:59 PM EST

A6) I worry about the huge discrepancy b/w the ELL asmt and classroom asmt. We need to consider all the info before reporting. #ellchat