Equitable and Fair Assessments of English Learners in California’s New Assessment System

Authors

Norman C. Gold, Ed.D., Norm Gold Associates
Magaly Lavadenz, Ph.D., Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Martha Hernández, M.Ed., Ventura County Office of Education
Shelly Spiegel-Coleman, M.Ed., Californians Together

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Abstract

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.

Publication Date

2013

Disciplines

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Recommended Citation for Full Report

Gold, N.C., Lavadenz, M., Hernández, M. & Spiegel-Coleman, S. (2013). Equitable and fair assessments of English learners in California’s new assessment system. CABE, The Multilingual Educator Conference Edition, 16–18. 10.15365/ceel.article.2013.1