Open AccessEquitable and Fair Assessments of English Learners in California’s New Assessment System
Author(s) -
Norman Gold,
Magaly Lavadenz,
Martha Catalina Ospina Hernández,
Shelly Spiegel-Coleman
Publication year - 2013
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.15365/ceel.article.2013.1
Subject(s) - state (computer science) , set (abstract data type) , political science , public relations , psychology , business , medical education , public administration , computer science , medicine , algorithm , programming language
This article focuses on the assessment needs that are unique to English learners (ELs) and provides a comprehensive set of recommendations regarding their equitable and fair assessment. Specific recommendations are provided for when to assess ELs, accommodations for ELs, and the budget and infrastructure that necessary to support these accommodations. The authors expect that these recommendations resonate with state leaders and policymakers as the state of California transitions to a new state assessment system.