Conference Presentation: A Holistic Model for Developing an Early Childhood English Language Proficiency Assessment

“A Holistic Model for Developing an Early Childhood English Language Proficiency Assessment”
Event: NCME Annual Meeting
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Session Format: Presentation

Location: Silver Lake A
Presenters:

     Yu Lan Su (Center for Applied Linguistics)

      Aubrey Sahouria (Center for Applied Linguistics)

      Jasmine Tsai, Yamei Wang (Center for Applied Linguistics)

Description:

This two-year study outlines the development of a psychometrically sound English language proficiency assessment for early childhood learners, leveraging storybook-based tasks to enhance engagement. The assessment underwent a rigorous multi-phase process to achieve strong psychometric characteristics. This presentation details the methodological framework and analyses that underpin the final assessment forms.