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SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Assessing English Learners: Bilingualism, Language Proficiency and Culture
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide an insightful exploration of English learners (ELs) as bilingual students. Attendees will delve into the fundamental difference in cognitive processing styles between Els and monolingual students\, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities these differences present. The session will review the concept of Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) and Cognitive Assessment language Proficiency Skills (CALPS)\, providing a framework to comprehend the various levels of language acquisition that ELs undergo. Language proficiency assessment techniques will be discussed\, providing participants with insights into the effective evaluation of ELs' language skills. Strategies for utilizing interpreters in assessment settings will be shared\, highlighting best practices for maintaining assessment integrity while accommodating language diversity. The workshop concludes by discussing data validation techniques and offering insights into how to ensure the accuracy and reliability of assessment result for ELs.This training is virtual. A link will be sent to participants closer to the training date. For questions please contact julie.wheeler@cahelp.org&nbsp\;
URL:https://sbcss.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?gid=52&id=240568
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