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Examining English Learner Testing, Proficiency and Growth: Continued Trends Since the COVID-19 Pandemic
Examination of the Current Implementation Status of WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition
Supporting Multilingual Learners Language Growth Through Language Development Portfolios
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WIDA MODEL Technical Report Grades 1-2 and 3-5
This 2012 report describes the development, validity and reliability of the WIDA MODEL assessment for Grades 1-2 and 3-5.
Resource Details View Download NowReleased May 2012
District Readiness to Implement Standards-Based Reform for English Language Learners a Decade After No Child Left Behind Act
This 16-state survey of school districts with fewer than 500 English language learners revealed that few district-level English language learner staff had formal preparation in educating English language learner or using English language proficiency standards. A wide school-level disparity existed between English as a second language or bilingual teachers and general education teachers in terms of their engagement with proficiency standards and assessment data.
Resource DetailsReleased April 2012
National Evaluation of Title III Implementation Supplemental Report — Exploring Approaches to Setting English Language Proficiency Performance Criteria and Monitoring English Learner Progress
This federal Title III supplemental report examines accountability and reclassification methodologies. This report is designed as a technical document intended to assist those charged with providing empirical information germane to developing or revising English learner accountability models, using English language proficiency and academic assessments.
Resource DetailsReleased January 2012