Assessment of Second Language Learners

Catalog description

Students learn how to select, design, and modify assessments that are appropriate for K-12 English Learners, how to administer assessments with fidelity, and how to interpret assessment results. Students develop a richer understanding of how assessments can drive classroom instruction, as well as an understanding of the importance of a culturally and linguistically responsive approach to MTSS. Finally, students learn how to distinguish between second language acquisition issues in learning and the need for special education services.