October 12, 2007

ISBE DELL e-Broadcast 2007.73 - Assessment and Accountability in Language Education Programs/Upcoming Workshop Dates

Not to be Missed: Two Upcoming IRC Workshops in Arlington Heights!

Friday, November 2, 2007 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Assessment and Accountability in Language Education Programs
Presenters: Diep Nguyen and Margo Gottlieb

Designed for teams of administrators and teachers interested in developing an assessment plan that balances formative and summative measures for their English language learners

Included in the cost of this one day workshop is the presenters’ new book, Assessment and Accountability in Language Education Programs: A Guide for Administrators and Teachers. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon Publishing.

Monday, November 19, 2007 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Formative and Summative Assessment of English Language Learners
Presenter: Margo Gottlieb

Designed for administrators and teachers intrigued by the multiple facets of assessment including: social and academic language proficiency, oral language and literacy development, collecting and reporting data, and grading practices for English language learners

This workshop is to be videotaped by Corwin Press to serve as the backdrop for the Facilitator’s Guide to accompany the book (included in the cost of the workshop) Assessing English language learners: Bridges from language proficiency to academic achievement, authored by the presenter.

For registration materials, visit the IRC website, www.thecenterweb/irc

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