Beyond the Checklist: Enhancing Multilingual Evaluations (LS006A)

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Contact us at asi@naspweb.org, 866-331-6277, or 301-347-1673 with questions or requests for more information.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

12:00–1:30 p.m. ET

CPD:
1.5
This session explores advanced strategies for evaluating multilingual students, including prereferral practices, language acquisition, and interpreting data for equitable decision-making.

Learner Objectives:

This session will help participants:

  1. Apply advanced prereferral strategies and language that guide teams toward equitable decisions for multilingual learners.
  2. Analyze program quality, language acquisition patterns, and instructional context to distinguish language difference from possible disability.
  3. Interpret multilingual evaluation data using multiple sources and consider broader educational trends and current events to strengthen team discussions and eligibility decisions.

Speaker(s):

Maria Jimenez