April 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024 Learn to distinguish between typical second language development and the needs of students who may demonstrate academic difficulties or possible disabilities and develop a proactive plan for effective classroom interventions to promote student success. English Learners and Effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Strategies
Integrating MST Simulation Factors into Automated Test Assembly Presenters: Yu Lan Su, Center for Applied Linguistics Hong Chen, University of Iowa Enhancing Test Security: Utilizing Parallel MST Pools for Effective MST Panel Assembly Presenters: Yu Lan Su, Center for Applied Linguistics Hong Chen, University of Iowa Evaluation of Vertical Scaling for the Alternate English Language ... Read more
Exploring the relationship between oral proficiency test scores and external language proficiency measures (Poster) Presenters: Yage Leah Guo Elyssa Wen Sun Reshmi Kumpakha Leslie Fink Rachel Myers Integrating Increased Rigor in Effective Adult ESL Speaking Assessment Task Design Presenters: Elyssa Wen Sun Kristine Nugent Design of an Oral Proficiency Assessment Presenters: Yage Leah Guo ... Read more
Constructing a formative assessment with multilingual student and family users: An innovative focus group protocol Conference Dates: April 11–14, 2024 Presenters: Dr. Keira Ballantyne, Center for Applied Linguistics Ivanna Mann Thrower Anderson, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Dr. Amy Burden, Center for Applied Linguistics Brittany York, Center for Applied Linguistics We will report on ... Read more
April 22–25 and 29 & 30, 2024 Language and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners: Linguistic Differences between Spanish and English and Their Impact on Language and Literacy Instruction Language and Literacy Instruction for Spanish/English Emergent Bilingual Learners
May 1, 8 and 15, 2024 Learn effective strategies and activities to increase your newcomer students’ inclusion and learning in the classroom. Newcomers in Your School: Cultural Connections and Instructional Strategies
