PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
Classroom Assessment
Identifying and Supporting ELLs
Identify your ELLs:
Assess students upon arrival at the school in order to determine the needs and services required.
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Academic history and experiences
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Languages spoken at home
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Proficiency in first language
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Basic academic skills
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Other services required (IEP, Special Needs, etc.)
Considerations for support:
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Connect with the ELL Specialist involved to develop an instructional plan. (Have regular checks in to ensure learning goals are being met.)
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What additional ELL services are being provided? (Example: classroom pullouts, specialist support, or additional services in a classroom environment)
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Create a schedule for learning supports.
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Track progress with ELL Specialist and other support staff.
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Document student growth in Student Progress Reports.
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All aspects of language proficiency must be assessed in all areas of language development (reading, writing and oral language).
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Assessment should take into consideration the student’s age, developmental maturity and academic, cultural, and social/emotional needs.
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Ongoing reviews to ensure learning goals are being met.
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Annual Instructional Plans (AIP)
Formative Assessment
Assessment is key when monitoring student progress and for reaching academic goals. Creative and flexible learning environments provide optimal opportunities to collect evidence of learning through observations, conversations, and demonstrations. Here are a few resources to guide you on assessing the English Language Learners in your classroom.
