Benchmarks for native speakers aren’t appropriate for ELLs
Nancy explains why reading and literacy benchmarks designed for native speakers of English are probably not appropriate for ELLs.
Problems will appear across languages
Nancy talks about the importance of gathering information about students' literacy skills in their primary language.
Making sure the text isn't in the way
Nancy offers some strategies for diagnostic teaching that can help narrow the areas challenging the learner and build confidence.
The relationship between special education and ESL
Nancy talks about the ways that special education and ESL can complement each other while cautioning against using strategies that are incompatible with students' needs.
How assessment accommodations for ELLs are changing
Lynn describes the current trends in the development of assessment accommodations for ELLs. See the complete interview in our Meet the Experts section.
Giving kids practice with accommodations
Lynn talks about the importance of giving students plenty of practice with accommodations before using them on an assessment. See the complete interview in our Meet the Experts section.
Keeping track of accommodations for ELLs
Lynn offers some suggestions for better understanding accommodations required for ELLs in assessment. See the complete interview in our Meet the Experts section.
Matching accommodations to student need
Lynn talks about the importance of finding the right accommodations for students based on their needs. See the complete interview in our Meet the Experts section.
Difference between accommodation and modification
Lynn explains the important distinction between accommodations and modifications for assessments. See the complete interview in our Meet the Experts section.
Getting used to computer testing
Lynn talks about the resources that can be used to help students become more familiar with an online testing environment and certain kinds of assessment items.