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SUMMARY:COABE 2025 Conference Presentation—Transforming Adult English Literacy Assessment: Introducing BEST Literacy 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Transforming Adult English Literacy Assessment: Introducing BEST Literacy 2.0\nDate & Time: March 31\, 2025 | 3:00–4:10 p.m. Central Time\nLocation: Sanger B\, COABE\, Dallas\, TX\nPresenter(s): \n\nElyssa Sun (Center for Applied Linguistics)\nAmya McKoy (Center for Applied Linguistics)\nAnna Zilberberg (Center for Applied Linguistics)\n\nDescription:\nRecent calls for increased rigor in adult education led to the release of revised National Reporting System (NRS) Educational Functioning Level (EFL) Descriptors for English as a Second Language (ESL). This prompted the development of a new generation of adult ESL assessments aligned with these standards. One such test is BEST Literacy 2.0\, a print-based assessment that uses a variety of tasks to measure adult English language learners’ ability to read and write in English. Specifically crafted with modern adult learners in mind\, BEST Literacy 2.0 has been approved for use by the U.S. Department of Education for NRS accountability reporting through July 13\, 2030. \nThis presentation will first introduce the test design of BEST Literacy 2.0\, followed by an overview of the rigorous test development and validations steps undertaken for BEST Literacy 2.0. Through sharing example items and tasks in an interactive activity\, we will highlight the improvements and innovations in BEST Literacy 2.0. To better assist programs in this transitional phase\, we will also share different training options available for BEST Literacy 2.0. \nJoin us to discover best practices for integrating BEST Literacy 2.0 into your program\, from initial training to ongoing administration\, to ensure a seamless transition.
URL:https://www.cal.org/event/coabe-2025-conference-presentation-transforming-adult-english-literacy-assessment-introducing-best-literacy-2-0/
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