This session is from the NASP 2019 Annual Convention
- PMD: 1,8
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- understand the importance of effective instructional practices to prevent the disproportionate identification of ELs with educational disabilities.
- implement an evidence-based, multi-modal, and multi-informant assessment model that accurately differentiates between language difference and educational disability.
- advocate for systems level changes in instructional and assessment policy to better serve ELs.
Description
This mini-skills session offers a model to comprehensively evaluate E learners. Participants will understand the necessity of gathering qualitative information about students and families; conducting oral language assessment to determine language proficiency; interpreting WIDA ACCESS for ELL data to inform instructional and assessment decisions; and selecting the most appropriate cognitive and achievement batteries. From a prevention perspective, presenters will provide implications for practice, including suggestions for influencing systems-level instructional and assessment policies.
Presenter(s)
Sandy M. Salguero, Loudoun County Public Schools
Charles A. Barrett, PhD, Loudoun County Public Schools
Angelica M. Parent, Loudoun County Public Schools
Leslie V. Cajas-Laynez, Loudoun County Public Schools
