Dr. Cynthia Lundgren: Assessment and Accountability for ELLs
Dr. Cynthia Lundgren of Hamline University discusses some of the challenges that schools are facing in current ELL assessment practices and offers some ...
Assessment for English Language Learners
Learn how 3rd-grade teacher Samantha Kirch uses informal assessment in her classroom to better evaluate ELLs and their progress.
Assessment
This needs assessment will help you identify priorities as you plan distance learning for English learners (ELs).
It accompanies the following articles:
This classic text by O'Malley and Valdez Pierce is an excellent resource for teachers who are interested in designing meaningful, instructionally-relevant assessments for their English language learners.
The following articles provide perspectives meant to inform policy discussions around the assessment and accountability of English language learners (ELLs).
A new approach to assessment
What do teachers need to know about accommodations for English language learners (ELLs)? How are assessment accommodations changing with technology? Learn more from the following resources, including our video interview with expert Lynn Shafer Willne
Assessment can take a variety of forms
Samantha discusses the wide range of formats she uses for both formal and informal assessment in the classroom.