http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/assessment?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "assessment" on Netvouz http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/department.php?d=1 The 6+1 Trait Writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as create a common vision of what 'good' writing looks like. Select 6 + 1 Trait Scoring and then Writing Scoring Guide. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:59:49 GMT http://www.colorincolorado.org/articles/ Peruse this section of Colorin' Colorado for research-based and best-practice information for educators, parents, and others concerned about the achievement of ELL students. Administrators > Indicators of Effective Learning & Teacher Assessment jgordon Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:13:20 GMT http://www.corwinpress.com/booksProdDesc.nav?prodId=Book226379& Our own Margo Gottlieb of the IRC receives high praise for her new book, Corwin Press, publisher. Student assessment is the cornerstone of standards-based education. For the growing population of English Language Learners, however, measuring their acquisition and learning is a multifaceted process. This well-documented text examines the unique needs of English Language Learners and describes strategies for implementing instructional assessment of language and content. Kudos Margo for a sorely needed resource. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Wed, 01 Feb 2006 03:27:15 GMT http://members.shaw.ca/priscillatheroux/assessing.html This site defines related terms and provides multiple links for various forms of assessment. Great rubrics are included. Assessment jgordon Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:52:21 GMT http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/c38/ Colorin Colorado has compiled excellent links for assessing and evaluating ELLs. View in Spanish also Assessment jgordon Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:21:03 GMT http://caslonpublishing.com/publication/assessment-and-accountability-language-education-p/ A Guide for Administrators and Teachers by Margo Gottlieb and Diep Nguyen Administrators and teachers need valid and reliable evidence of English language learners’ language development and academic achievement, and they need to use that evidence to drive their decision making! Administrators > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:44:02 GMT http://www.literacyconnections.com/cgi-bin/apf4/amazon_products_feed.cgi?Operation=ItemLookup&ItemId=0201591510 J.Michael O'Malley & Lorraine Valdez Pierce, This book has been used as the textbook for the Assessment class at the IRC. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Assessment jgordon Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:00:03 GMT http://sbci.cpsk12.il.us The Chicago Public Schools Office of Standards-Based Instruction (OSBI) has designed the Standards-Based Curriculum Initiative (SBCI) to lead, aid, and support classroom instruction through the standards-based curriculum alignment process. Chicago Public S jgordon Wed, 17 Aug 2005 01:53:08 GMT http://www.colorincolorado.org/webcasts/assessment This 45-minute webcast is a thorough introduction to assessment for teachers of English language learners. Dr. Lorraine Valdez Pierce will discuss performance-based standardized assessments; assessment as a tool for informing instruction; use of assessment to reinforce reading comprehension; and student self-assessment and self-monitoring. Assessment jgordon Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:27:18 GMT http://cri.cps.k12.il.us/pdf/Literacy_Handbook.pdf This resouce is part of the Chicago Reading Initiative. It is divided by K-3, 4-8 and H.S. It clearly explains many specific strategies for literacy instruction with support for: Word Knowledge, Fluency, Comprehension and Writing. It explains what students would do, what the teacher would do and what the evaluator would look for during observations. It also includes Observation Guides for Literacy Instruction in a rubric format. Administrators > Indicators of Effective Learning & Teacher Assessment jgordon Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:32:36 GMT