Learning Objectives:
Examine belief systems and research-based practices for serving culturally and linguistically diverse students
Articulate collaborative processes for analyzing student work to drive instruction
Design equitable assessments for MLLs that are valid, reliable and avoid cultural and linguistic bias
Plan appropriate differentiation and goal setting with/for students
Apply and share new strategies through fieldwork assignments and a personalized Action Cycle
Analyzing Data & Assessments
Popular with ESL/ESOL/EAL/MLL teachers and K-12 classroom teachers seeking more information about assessing language, not just content.
Educators need a deep understanding of multiple data sources and how to use this data to improve language and content instruction and assessment. In this self-directed course, we share practices and strategies to help educators analyze multilingual learner data and design valid and reliable assessments that minimize cultural and linguistic bias.
| Length | 15 Hours (course access expires after 1 year or upon completion of the course) |
| Course Type | Asynchronous, on-demand so you can start, stop and finish on on your own time |
| Price | $297 USD |
| Activities | Mini-Lesson Videos, Articles & Fieldwork Tools for Application, including personalized action plan |
| Platforms | Integrated here on our website with Squarespace Member Area |
| Certificate | For 15 PD hours upon course completion |
| Approved Vendor | Massachusetts (SEI PDPs) & Rhode Island (PLUs) |
| Prerequisites | None |
“I wasn’t sure how I could play a role in the English Language Development of ELLs. Now I know that with creativity and not limiting myself to the types of activities available to classroom teachers but not necessarily to me, I can indeed play a role.”
“This course gave me a much deeper understanding of the importance of having strong and varied assessments for my ELLs to learn more about our students’ strengths and weaknesses and what our next steps should be to help them move forward. The websites that were recommended gave a wealth of information to help you with the topic of ELLs and assessments. ”
“After this learning, I really hope to be able to be an ambassador for my students in a new way. I want it to be understood that we are all language teachers. I want to help teachers develop skills for helping ELLs be successful.”
“Before I completed this cycle and class, I was not very proficient at the various modes of graphic organization and categories of assessment options there were, so going forward, I will incorporate graphics, modeling, flow charts and others as means to practice and apply understanding, as well as allowing other, more anecdotal types of success inform my teaching!”