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Current Practices and Challenges in Language Proficiency Assessment for English Learners with Complex Support Needs
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Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities . Mar 2022 47(1):6-21. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The use of alternate English language proficiency (Alt-ELP) assessments is an emerging phenomenon with real-life consequences for students with complex support needs from language minority homes. Our examination of U.S. state practices during the 2017-2018 academic year for the identification of English learners (ELs) with complex support needs revealed that only 36 states and the District of Columbia used an Alt-ELP assessment. In addition, some states provided criteria for students to exit EL services, but others did not report or have established redesignation criteria. We found that a wide range of redesignation criteria were adopted by states, revealing a lack of consensus about what constitutes ELP for students with complex support needs. These data suggested substantial challenges remain in developing and implementing Alt-ELP assessments. [This article was presented orally at the Diversity and Cultural Competence Research Colloquium at the 2019 TASH Conference on December 5, 2019.]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1540-7969
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1329021
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Speeches/Meeting Papers
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15407969221075848