jpschools.org ADMINISTRATION OF ELDA K-2 SPRING 2015 Penny McIntosh jpschools.org

TOPICS Why ELDA? Louisiana English Language Development Standards When is a student considered proficient? An overview of the English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) Specific information about administering the Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking English Language Development Assessments for grades K-2.

jpschools.org WHY ELDA? To meet requirements of NCLB To provide measure of English Language proficiency of English language learners (ELLs) in grades K-12 To provide information for teachers and parents regarding ELLs’ proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing and comprehension of English To show progress in attaining English language proficiency AMAOs

jpschools.org LOUISIANA ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ELDS are aligned with the State’s English Language Arts Standards ELDS are linked to the State’s Math, Science, and Social Studies Standards ELDS are aligned to the English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) ELDS are aligned to ELDA Performance Levels

jpschools.org PERFORMANCE (PROFICIENCY) LEVELS Beginning Lower-Intermediate Upper-Intermediate Advanced Fully English Proficient

jpschools.org WHEN IS A STUDENT FULLY ENGLISH PROFICIENT? To be considered English proficient and exit limited English proficiency (LEP) status, a LEP student in grades K-2 must score as follows – Two years at composite level 5 (FEP) on the English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) or – One year at composite level 5 (FEP) on the ELDA AND One year at grade-level/benchmark/low-risk on a standardized reading assessment such as Fountas & Pinnell or DIBELS.

jpschools.org PURPOSE AND NATURE OF ELDA K-2 Determine Level of Language Acquisition Separate Inventories for K and grades 1-2 Observation of Student Behaviors Typical Behavior Over Time Focus on Four Domains of Language Regular classroom settings and activities

jpschools.org TESTING MATERIALS FOR KINDERGARTEN AND GRADES 1 AND 2 For each test administrator – ELDA Assessment Guide Includes support materials and guidance for scoring – Test Administration Manual Oath of Security must be signed by each test administrator and proctor (sent to School Test Coordinator) – A Kindergarten or a Grades 1 and 2 Inventory for each student assessed. – #2 pencils

jpschools.org EXAMPLES OF WAYS TO ASSESS ELDA Chart Examples – Blank – Filled In

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BLANK CHART

jpschools.org SETTING UP CHART 1. List objectives being assessed in each category. 2. Use clues from assessment guide to design rubric. Use key words that help you. – Example: – R04-Word Recognition Contractions – 0-does not meet score of 1 – 1-recognize 3 contractions – 2- recognize 6 contractions – 3-recognize 10 contractions

jpschools.org HOW TO USE CHART: 1. Put students into small groups for assessment. 2. Use everyday things to test children. Use objects, letters, and books students are familiar with using regularly. 3. Test students and record observations on chart instead of having to get test booklets everyday.

jpschools.org COMPLETED CHART

jpschools.org KINDERGARTEN, GRADES 1 AND 2 SCORING RUBRIC 0 –Student has not yet begun to acquire this skill or behavior 1 –Minimal demonstration of the behavior set, evident either in a very limited range of behaviors or a wider range of behaviors at a very low level 2- Considerable progress but not mastery. Student may have mastered some of the behaviors but made considerably less progress on others. 3- Mastery or near mastery of all or nearly all of the behaviors listed. 4-WHEN IN DOUBT, SCORE LOWER.

jpschools.org PLANNING FOR ELDA K-2 Review Assessment Guide – Disseminated the last week of January – Can be accessed on eDIRECT ( – Inventory rows with scoring guidelines – Support Materials for K and grades 1-2 Optional Can be copied Determine additional classroom materials that will be needed to assess inventories

jpschools.org ANSWER DOCUMENT TEST PREPARATION Assessment materials not in use must be stored in the predetermined, locked secure area designated by the School Test Coordinator. Before testing, Verify you have received a pre-identified answer booklet (grades K-2) for each student. If there is not a pre-identified answer document or inventory for a student you need to assess, notify the school test coordinator that you need a non pre-identified answer document or inventory. Check with Karina or Penny to make sure the student is not M1 or M2. Complete required demographic information on each student’s answer document. Code TA number. Return all materials to a designated secure location until the assessment begins.

jpschools.org ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodations in administering ELDA are allowable provided that they are specified in a student’s IEP or 504 plan and used on a regular basis in classroom instruction and assessment. A student’s assessment results should reflect her or his true ability and should not be influenced by inappropriate accommodations. ESL accommodations are NOT used for ELDA.

jpschools.org DETERMINING SCHEDULE Testing Window: February 2-March 11 Reminder: K-2 ELDA must be done over time. ELDA inventories do not require substitutes. Variety of Familiar Settings Multiple Methods and Measures – Occur across diverse aspects of curriculum – Involve a range of activities and instructional materials Consider possible groupings of students during activities

jpschools.org ELDA DOCUMENTATION Scores should arrive in May Principals will have access to ELDA student report through Infinite Campus Stickers for inside blue folders will be sent directly to the schools ELDA scores are used to determine students’ levels for next school year.

jpschools.org For more information: Karina Castillo Executive Director of ELLs Penny McIntosh Itinerant ELAD Resource Teacher