Modifying Assessments for ELD Students

Eduardo·

English Language Development

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SubjectEnglish Language Development

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Test and Assignment modifications for ELD students

This guide focuses on modifying assessments for English Language Development (ELD) students to ensure they can participate in academic activities while maintaining rigor. It includes essential principles like using simplified language, incorporating visual supports, allowing extended time, and offering alternative responses, tailored to different proficiency levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced). The guide emphasizes the importance of modifying instructions, content, and evaluation criteria to better assess content knowledge while accommodating language skills. Methods for modifying assignments, projects, and oral presentations are also provided, alongside strategies for adapting rubrics to ensure equity in assessment.