http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/proficiency?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "proficiency" on Netvouz http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8948&r=sb050923 Outstanding Resource for Teaching English Language Learners, K–5 Combining the best classroom practices and research on teaching reading and language acquisition, Mary Cappellini integrates effective reading instruction with effective language instruction. Through the framework of a balanced reading program, she emphasizes the importance of constantly listening for and assessing children's language and reading strategies during read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading, including literature circles. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:09:38 GMT http://www.wida.us/ World-class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Consortium site. WIDA is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners.To this end, the WIDA Consortium has developed English language proficiency standards and an English language proficiency test (ACCESS for ELLs™) and is developing a system of alternate academic assessments for English language learners (SUCCESS™). Select Wizard to Download preferred formats of the standards for your grade and subjects taught. Assessment > Standards > WIDA jgordon Sun, 28 Aug 2005 21:00:48 GMT http://www.isbe.net/bilingual/htmls/access.htm This site provides information on the new ACCESS test for English Language Proficiency developed by the WIDA Consortium. See related workshops and resources Assessment > ACCESS jgordon Wed, 05 Oct 2005 16:38:15 GMT